BLACK, SOLOMON (1834-92) was born in Scotland. He came to New Zealand in 1864 and joined the Military Settlers. Later as a private in No. 1 division of the Armed Constabulary he served in engagements on the East and West Coasts of the North Island. In Jan 1869 he took part in the siege of Ngatapa (against Te Kooti) where he won the New Zealand Cross for the gallant and determined manner in which he held his position on the ridge at the rear of the fort. Black returned to Scotland in 1892 and was residing in Glasgow in 1910.

NZ Army records; Cowan (p); Gudgeon.

Reference: Volume 1, page 52

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