Bernard Cyril Freyberg
Birthday: 21 March 1889
Died: 4 July 1963 (aged 74 years)
He was a British-born soldier and Victoria
Cross recipient, who later served as the seventh Governor-General of New Zealand
from 1946 to 1952.
His nickname was Tiny.
He was a very good athlete and many sports and recreation
grounds in New Zealand are named after him, including Freyberg Park in Browns
Bay.
A strong swimmer, he won the New Zealand 100-yards championship in 1906 and 1910.
Well done Kyel. I really enjoyed reading your information on Bernard. You have also given me some insight into the naming Freyberg Park. Great job ;-)
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