Haddon Donald

Donald in 1951

Haddon Vivian Donald (20 March 1917 – 23 April 2018) was a New Zealand soldier, businessman and politician. He was a member of the National Party. He was the oldest living former New Zealand Member of Parliament, and, prior to his death, the highest-ranking living New Zealand army officer of World War II.[1] He served in Parliament from 1963 to 1969. He was born in Masterton, New Zealand.[1]

Donald died on 23 April 2018 in Masterton at the age of 101.[2]

References

Other websites

  • "Haddon Donald describes defending Maleme airfield, Crete". New Zealand History online. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 15 July 2013.