Edward Pohau Ellison

Edward Pohau Ellison OBE (26 November 1884 – 9 November 1963), also known as Ned Ellison, was a New Zealand rugby player, doctor, public health administrator. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngai Tahu (South Island) and Te Ati Awa iwi. He was born in Waikanae, Manawatu/Horowhenua, New Zealand on 26 November 1884.[1]

In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Brons, Sean Ellison and Thomas. "Edward Pohau Ellison". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Official jubilee medals". Evening Post. 6 May 1935. p. 4. Retrieved 2 July 2013.


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