SMITH, ANGUS, served in the Crimean War with the 93rd Highlanders. After coming to New Zealand he saw service in the field for about three years between 1863 and 1869. Beginning as a colour-sergeant in the 1st Waikato Regiment, he took part in engagements at Mauku, Te Ranga, and Waireka. On 5 Jun 1869 (when he was a cornet in the Bay of Plenty Cavalry) he was one of the detachment of 14 camped at Opepe under Captain Moorsom. They were surprised by Te Kooti on the 7th and nine were killed. Smith escaped and made for Galatea, but was captured by Te Kooti's band, tied to a tree, and stripped of his clothing. After being in that position for four days without food or water, he escaped and proceeded to Fort Galatea where he arrived on hands and knees, having been 10 days without food or clothing and suffering from a wound in his foot. He was awarded the New Zealand Cross and was afterwards promoted captain. Smith died at Opotiki on 3 Apr 1902.

N.Z. Army Records; Cowan; Gudgeon.

Reference: Volume 2, page 157

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