Search results Next record Previous record English Māori James Hardie Neil Born 27 February 1875 - Died 27 January 1955 PDF Key details Service numberSouth African N/N AWMM WWI 3/1307 AWMM WWII 800691 AWMM Also known as Armed force / branchArmy AWMM Last rankSouth Africa Surgeon Captain AWMM New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 4th Contingent (Rough Riders) AWMM WW2 Lieutenant Colonel/Military AWMM New Zealand Medical Corps, 3 Field Ambulance AWMM WarSouth African War, 1899-1902 AWMM World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM Enquire Lay a poppy Unknown photographer (1918) So many more German wounded came into a New Zealand Ambulance that a Bav … View gallery Hide sources Show empty fields Identity About Contribute › Title ForenamesJames Hardie AWMM SurnameNeil AWMM Ingoa Also known as Service numberSouth African N/N AWMM WWI 3/1307 AWMM WWII 800691 AWMM GenderMale AWMM Iwi Hapū Waka Rohe ReligionChurch of England, Christian AWMM Images and documents Images Contribute › Report › Report › Documents Contribute › Civilian life About birth Contribute › Birth27 February 1875 AWMM Dunedin, Otago AWMM Date of birth Place of birth Birth notes Address before enlistment Post war occupationSurgeon/Civilian AWMM Next of kin on embarkationUnknown AWMM Mrs M E Hardie Neil (wife), 64 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM Mrs M E Hardie Neil (wife), 64 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM Relationship statusPre 24 March 1900 AWMM Single AWMM Pre 5 February 1916 AWMM Married AWMM Unknown AWMM Married AWMM Service Wars and conflicts Contribute › WarSouth African War, 1899-1902 AWMM World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM Campaign Armed force / branchArmy AWMM Service numberSouth African N/N AWMM WWI 3/1307 AWMM WWII 800691 AWMM Military serviceNZ Volunteers between Anglo-Boer War and WWI. AWMM New Zealand Medical Corps, 3 Field Ambulance AWMM Franks Force AWMM Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers Military decorations Contribute › Medals and AwardsCommander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) AWMM Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) AWMM DSO citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Bapaume and Bancourt from 23 August to 3 September 1918. He was in command of the ambulance (3rd NZ Field Ambulance) and constantly visited the forward bearer relay posts. During the action round Bancourt he went forward with two light ambulance cars to within a few hundred ards of the front line and supervised the evacuation. It was owing to his gallantry and personal supervision that the evacuation was so successfully carried out." (London Gazette, 1 February 1919, p1617, Rec 2498) AWMM Queen's South Africa Medal (Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 clasps) AWMM British War Medal (1914-1920) AWMM Victory Medal with oak leaf AWMM War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) Three Times AWMM 1st MiD citation: "This officer organised and trained No 3 New Zealand Field Ambulance in New Zealand. Since joining the division in February 1916, his consistently hard work has brought this Unit to a very high state of efficiency. This Officer has also rendered willing and valuable service in organising Divisional Entertainments. His consistent devotion to the duties of his Command and any other duties he has been called upon to perform is deserving of recognition. He has continued to perform these duties throughout the period 21st September 1916 to 25th February 1917." (London Gazette, 1 June 1917, p5430, Rec No 655) 2nd MiD. citation: "This Officer has consistently carried out his duties with enthusiasm and efficiency. During the operations against Messines (June 7th-9th 1917), he commanded an Advanced Dressing Station at Hill 63. Although his position was subjected to a heavy bombardment by shells and gas shells, he carried on his duties without interruption, and his courage and devotion to duty was a constant inspiration to those working under his command." (London Gazette, 28 December 1917, p13575, Rec No 1100) 3rd Mid citation: "For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918 to 15th March 1919." (London Gazette, 11 July 1919, p8837) AWMM Coronation Medal 1902 AWMM Volunteer Officer's Decoration (VD) AWMM Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration AWMM New Zealand Territorial Service Medal AWMM Croix de Guerre (Belgium) AWMM Croix de Guerre citation: "For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign." (London Gazette, 12 July 1918, p8191) AWMM Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) AWMM London Gazette 01/02/1919 AWMM Training and Enlistment Contribute › Military training Branch Trade Proficiency EnlistmentSouth Africa Medical practitioner AWMM Auckland, New Zealand AWMM WW1 Medical practitioner AWMM WW2 Medical practitioner AWMM Occupation before enlistment Age on enlistment Embarkations Contribute › Embarkation detailsSouth Africa Surgeon Captain AWMM 9 Company, Fourth (Rough Riders) Contingent, New Zealand Mounted Rifles AWMM New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 5th Contingent (New Zealand Imperial Bushmen) AWMM WW1 05 Feb 1916-15 March 1916 AWMM from Auckland, New Zealand AWMM to Suez, Egypt AWMM HMNZT 44 AWMM Vessel was Ulimaroa AWMM Lieutenant Colonel/Military AWMM No 2 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps AWMM New Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM 2nd Embarkation AWMM WW2 Lieutenant Colonel/Military AWMM 3rd Embarkation AWMM WW2 3rd Embarkation AWMM Prisoner of war Contribute › Capture details Days interned Liberation date Liberation Repatriation POW liberation details POW serial number Medical history Contribute › Medical notes Last known rank Contribute › Last rankSouth Africa 21 July 1901 AWMM Disbanded AWMM Surgeon Captain AWMM New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 4th Contingent (Rough Riders) AWMM WW2 Lieutenant Colonel/Military AWMM New Zealand Medical Corps, 3 Field Ambulance AWMM Biographical information Biographical information Contribute › Husband of Mary Elizabeth CoatesNeil was educated at Otago Boys High School and Otago University (MBChB 1898, MRCS 1902).He left with the 4th Contingent for Africa on the S.S. Tagus on 12 June 1901 arriving at Port Chalmers on 11 November 1901. The Contingent was disbanded on 21 July 1901.Neil had a medical practice in Symonds Street, Auckland, and was also an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon at both Auckland Hospital and Mercy Hospital.Married Mary Elizabeth Coates in 1903. She died on 14 February 1959, aged 83. They resided at "Pahi", 64 Symonds Street, Auckland and raised 2 sons and 5 daughters.In WWI he served in Egypt and France commanding No.3 Field Ambulance.In WW2 he was Officer Commanding the 12th Field Ambulance, Home Guard, Epsom, Auckland.He was also associated with the Administration and Organisation of the Emergency Precaution Service.The Auckland Museum Library's manuscripts collection holds an autograph album belonging to James Hardie Neil, containing autographs, mainly of fellow New Zealand Medical Corps staff, but also including those of several residents of Le Quesnoy. Also featured are 13 small watercolour paintings and pen and ink drawings by 3/3446 Private John Weeks and 3/1761 Private Clement ('Clem') Comer. [Ref. MS 383]Auckland Museum Boer War "Sieges, Shrapnel & Scalpels" Display. Items on display are a Red Cross Arm band and a medical chest. AWMM Read more Death About death Contribute › Death27 January 1955 AWMM Auckland, New Zealand AWMM Date of death Age at death Place of death Cause of death Death notes CemeteryPurewa Cemetery and Crematorium, Meadowbank, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM Cemetery name Grave reference ObituaryDeath notice: New Zealand Herald, 29 January 1955 AWMM Memorial name Memorial reference Memorials Memorial Contribute › Memorial name Roll of Honour Remember James Hardie Neil by laying a poppy. James Alexander Neil James Desmond Gerrie Neil James Hardie Neil John Cavan Neil John James Neil Lay a poppy for 2021 Leave a note Leave a tribute or memory of James Hardie Neil Leave a note Contribute › Processing Related objects The Veteran : official publication of the South African War Veterans' Association… Library / Pictorial › publication Christchurch, New Zealand ; Hamilton, New Zealand UB359.N5 VET [James Hardie Neil album] Library / Pictorial › photography PH-ALB-195 Sources Sources Contribute › External linksMilitary Personnel file https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=24062019&digital=yes Further Reference Military Personnel file https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=24044583&digital=yes Further Reference Carbery, A.R.D. (1924). The New Zealand Medical Service in the Great War, 1914-1918 : based on official documents. Auckland: Whitcombe & Tombs. Digital copy http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-WH1-Medi.html Sources Used New Zealand History online. New Zealand in the South (Boer) War http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/the-south-african-boer-war/introduction Further Reference NZ History online database of New Zealand embarkations for the Boer War http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/new-zealand-in-the-south-african-boer-war/database Further Reference DocumentsHaigh, J., Polaschek, A. (Eds.). (1993). New Zealand and the Distinguished Service Order. Christchurch, N.Z.: Authors. AWMM Stowers, R. (2002). Rough Riders at War: history of New Zealand's involvement in the Anglo-Boer war 1899-1902 and information on all members of the ten New Zealand contingents. Author: Hamilton, N.Z. AWMM 24: 34 AWMM New Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1917). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force Volume II. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM Neil, J.H. (1919 rev 1940). Field ambulance organization and administration. London: H.K. Lewis. AWMM Neil, James Hardie. Autograph album, 1916 - 1921. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. PD-1959-1. AWMM The New Zealand Herald AWMM Death notice: New Zealand Herald, 29 January 1955 AWMM Unknown photographer. (1914 - 1918) [Battles at Ypres and Messines]. Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tamaki Paenga Hira. PH-ALB-195. AWMM Neil, J. H., & Neil, T. H. (1948). Ear, nose and throat nursing. Auckland, N.Z.: Auckland Service Printery. AWMM Beattie, P.J. & Pomeroy, M. (2013-2020). Onward : portraits of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (vols 1-5). Auckland, New Zealand: Fair Dinkum Publications AWMM Vol. 1: Includes portrait AWMM The development of the Online Cenotaph is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided. 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