Southey, Charles Carrington, 1889-1976 (Person)

SummarySoldier and teacher. Headmaster at Whakatāne District School before becoming headmaster at Tauranga District School. Tauranga representative on the South Auckland Education Board. Founding member of the Tauranga Historical Society.

Military Cross: Gazetted: London Gazette 2 April 1919, p 4337

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st November 1918, south of Valenciennes. He was ordered to reconnoitre with a patrol beyond the final objective. Finding this impracticable owing to the proximity of the enemy, he at once joined in with the Infantry, who were few and hard-pressed, and helped them through the day, especially in repelling a counter-attack. At the close of the day he sent in a clear report on the events in his area.

SourcesNewspaper March 2, 1942: Honoured upon retiring from Whakatane District SchoolNewspaper March 4, 1942: Welcome as headmaster into Tauranga District SchoolOnline CenotaphWorld War, 1914-1918 Story. Jonathan Burgess, Special CollectionsSunlive: The Bicycle Soldier from Tauranga

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Mr C. C. Southey tells story of Battle of Gate Pa

Mr Southey is congratulated by Mr Lorrigan, Retirement

Audio Visuals

Address recorded for school children

Poem recorded for school children

Stories - People

Charles Carrington Southey, 1889-1976

Audio Visual Collections

An address to Tauranga Primary School children by headmaster Mr C. C. Southey

Mr C. C. Southey tells story of Battle of Gate Pa, Elms Historic Family Home and Preservation Trust and Tauranga Historical Society combined meeting (1965). Photo gcc-11125 (portion of).

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Personal Information

First Name(s)Charles CarringtonSurnameSoutheyAlso Known asCarlDate of Birth18 Jul 1889Date of Death19 Jun 1976 OccupationTeacherSoldier

Whānau

MotherHawkins, Fanny Georgina, 1906-1980FatherSouthry, Herbert

Partner

PartnerHarding, Betty CambellDate Married1888

Military Service

Armed ForceNew Zealand ArmyUnitNew Zealand Cyclist BattalionService Number10918ConflictWorld War, 1914-1918RankSecond Lieutenant

Military Service

ConflictWorld War, 1939-1945RankCaptain

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries - Harley CouperType of ContributionLibrary authorityTaxonomyStories | People

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Southey, Charles Carrington, 1889-1976 (Person)