Charles Croft Marsack
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Charles Croft Marsack | |
|---|---|
 Charles in WWI | |
| Mayor of Taumarunui | |
| In office 1923–1925 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1892 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | October 3, 1987 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Spouse | Ninette Padiou |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Mary Ann Marsack (mother) Richard Marsack (father) |
| Education | Auckland Grammar School |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1915 - 1948 |
Charles Croft Marsack (May 7, 1892 - October 3, 1987) was a New Zealand veteran. He was the mayor of the town of Taumarunui from 1923 until 1925. He published two books 'Teach Yourself Samoan' and 'Samoan Medley'. Later in life, he was a jurist in Samoa and Fiji.[1]
Early life
[edit]Charles Croft Marsack was born on May 7, 1892 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was the second son of Mary Ann Marsack and Richard Marsack. He was one of the four children in his family.[2] Marsack attended Auckland Grammar School, and later University of Auckland, where he got a degree in law.[1]
Military career
[edit]Marsack first enlisted on April 28, 1915. He set sail to Suez, Egypt, on October 9, 1915, and arrived on November 22, 1915. He was on the same Brigade as his brother. He was eventually promoted to the 2nd Lieutenant where he worked on sending units to the battlefield.[1]
Marsack eventually returned home. He travelled to London where he met and married a French woman named Ninette Padiou in 1918. They later had 2 children.[3]
Marsack went back to serve in WWII. He was then promoted major in 1940, which then led him to being promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He was then in the 'Mentioned in Despatches' (MID), that was published by The London Gazette in 1940.[4] He served in Egypt and was there based on the Maadi Camp.[5]
Political career
[edit]Marsack became the mayor of Taumarunui in 1923, until the end of his term ended in 1925.[1]
Civil career
[edit]After WWII, Marsack went on to have a Civil career. During this time, he was The Chief Justice of Samoa, along with being The Judge of the Fiji Court of Appeal. In 1962, he was awarded The Order of the British Empire, which was given to him by Elizabeth II during her visit in Fiji.[6] He later published two books, along with his diaries for his service in WWII.[5]
He passed away on October 3, 1987.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "WW1 Cyril William Trew Marsack (25/891) and Charles Croft Marsack (WWI 24/657, WWII 38625)". Remuera Heritage. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "National Library of New Zealand". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Charles Croft Marsack". Auckland War Memorial Museum. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "The Gazette". The London Gazette. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "National Library of New Zealand". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "medal, order". Auckland War Memorial Museum. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "National Library of New Zealand". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 27 September 2025.