| Major-General The Right Honourable Sir Harold Barrowclough KCMG, CB, DSO, MC |
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| Barrowclough in ca 1954 | |
| 8th Chief Justice of New Zealand | |
| In office 17 November 1953 – 17 January 1966 |
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| Nominated by | Sidney Holland |
| Appointed by | Lord Norrie |
| Preceded by | Humphrey O'Leary |
| Succeeded by | Richard Wild |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1894 Masterton New Zealand |
| Died | 4 March 1972 (aged 77) Auckland New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Duthie |
Major-General Sir Harold Eric Barrowclough, KCMG, CB, DSO & Bar, MC (23 June 1894 – 4 March 1972) was a New Zealand military leader, lawyer, and Chief Justice.
Born at Masterton, New Zealand, he attended Palmerston North Boys' High School and the University of Otago. He joined the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a private in 1915, but was soon commissioned as an officer.[1] He departed for overseas service in October 1915, attached to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. As a company commander he won a Military Cross at the Somme and was wounded in 1917. Returning to France, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and given command of the 4th Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade in 1918 and was awarded a DSO.[2] He also received the Croix de Guerre and was mentioned in despatches twice.[2]
After the war Barrowclough became a solicitor, and after a brief period of inactive service, in 1921 he joined the Territorial Force, subsequently commanding the 1st Battalion, Otago Regiment.[2] From 1930 he commanded the 3rd New Zealand Infantry Brigade, but resigned in 1931 following the discontinuation of compulsory military training.[2]
He rejoined the Army in 1939 and led the New Zealand Division's 6th Brigade during the Greek campaign and in North Africa. He received a bar to the DSO for his actions during the Crusader offensive in November 1941.[2]
Barrowclough returned to New Zealand early in 1942 to lead the 3rd New Zealand Division and finally the New Zealand Pacific Forces.[3] Under his command, the division played a role in the Solomons campaign, including three amphibious landings. The division was disbanded to provide reinforcements for the New Zealand forces in Europe.[4] His awards included the United States Legion of Merit and the Companion of the Bath (CB).[5][6]
He was Chief Justice of New Zealand from 1953 to 1966, and became a member of the Privy Council in 1954.
He married Mary Duthie in 1921, and they had 3 children.
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