NATION, HENRY MATTHEW (1810-81), entered the Indian army as an ensign in the 23rd Bengal Infantry (1828). Promoted lieutenant (1839), captain in the 3rd European Regiment (1853), and major (1858), he served during the Mutiny in command of the native police at Patna. In 1861 he retired as lieut.-colonel, and came to settle in New Zealand. In the Waikato war he was appointed colonel of the 1st Auckland regiment of militia (Jul 1863). Nation was the first mayor of Parnell and chairman of the magistrates. He died on 12 Mar 1881, and his widow on 8 Mar 1890.

India Office records; N.Z. Herald, 14 Mar 1881.

Reference: Volume 2, page 61

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