Charles Shelford
Charles Shelford DCM (20 August 1920 – 7 May 1984) was a notable New Zealand labourer, soldier and drainlayer. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Porou and Te Whakatohea iwi. He was born in Te Kaha, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in 1920.[1]
References[]
- ^ Taylor, Melvin. "Charles Shelford". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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