ADAMSON, THOMAS (1847-1913) was born and educated at Wanganui. At the age of 16 he joined the militia and served in the East Coast expeditionary force in 1865-66. He was in the Wanganui Rangers in 1866, and the Wanganui cavalry in 1868. An expert bushman who fought in the Maori manner, he was associated with Keepa's Wanganui contingent in the final chase of Titokowaru to Whakamara, and was awarded the New Zealand Cross. Adamson was then enrolled in the corps of guides (1869). He was severely wounded at Ahikereru on 7 May. After the war he farmed at Moawhango.

N.Z. Army records; Cowan (p); Cycl. N.Z.

Reference: Volume 1, page 19

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