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[[Major-General]] '''Sir Harold Eric Barrowclough''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL-cats|KCMG|CB|PC|DSO*|MC}} (23 June 1894 – 4 March 1972) was a [[New Zealand]] military leader, lawyer, and [[Chief Justice of New Zealand|Chief Justice]].
[[Major-General]] '''Sir Harold Eric Barrowclough''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL-cats|KCMG|CB|PC|DSO*|MC}} (23 June 1894 – 4 March 1972) was a [[New Zealand]] military leader, lawyer and [[Chief Justice of New Zealand|Chief Justice]].


==Early life==
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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 (armed forces)|officer]].<ref name=Crawford140>Crawford 2000, p. 140.</ref> He departed for overseas service in October 1915, attached to the [[New Zealand Rifle Brigade]]. As a [[Company (military unit)|company]] commander he won a Military Cross at the [[Battle of the Somme|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.<ref name=Crawford141>Crawford 2000, p. 141.</ref> He also received the [[Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (France)|Croix de Guerre]] and was [[mentioned in despatches]] twice.<ref name=Crawford141/>
Harold Eric Barrowclough was born at [[Masterton, New Zealand]] on 23 June 1894, the son of a civil engineer and his wife. Educated at [[Palmerston North Boys' High School]], he performed well both academically and in sports. He was [[prefect]] and won a university scholarship in 1912. The following year he began law studies at the [[University of Otago]]. He also joined the [[Territorial Force (New Zealand)|Territorial Force]].<ref name=CrawfordDNZ>Crawford, 2000, pp. 37–39</ref>


==First World War==
Barrowclough volunteered for the [[New Zealand Expeditionary Force]] (NZEF) as a private in January 1915, but within four months had been commissioned as an [[[second lieutenant]. He departed for overseas service in October 1915 having been promoted to [[lieutenant]] and posted to the [[New Zealand Rifle Brigade]]. He was regarded as an outstanding officer and in early 1916 was promoted to captain. Three months later he was appointed commander of a a [[Company (military unit)|company]] in the brigade. He won a Military Cross at the [[Battle of the Somme|Somme]].<ref name=CrawfordDNZ/>

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He was 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.<ref name=Crawford141>Crawford 2000, p. 141.</ref> He also received the [[Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (France)|Croix de Guerre]] and was [[mentioned in despatches]] twice.<ref name=Crawford141/>

==Interwar period==
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.<ref name=Crawford141/> From 1930 he commanded the 3rd New Zealand Infantry Brigade, but resigned in 1931 following the discontinuation of compulsory military training.<ref name=Crawford141/>
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.<ref name=Crawford141/> From 1930 he commanded the 3rd New Zealand Infantry Brigade, but resigned in 1931 following the discontinuation of compulsory military training.<ref name=Crawford141/>


==Second World War==
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.<ref name=Crawford141/>
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.<ref name=Crawford141/>


Barrowclough returned to New Zealand in April 1942 and was initially posted as the commander of the [[1st Division (New Zealand)|Northern Division]]. He was subsequently appointed to lead the [[3rd Division (New Zealand)|3rd New Zealand Division]] and finally the New Zealand Pacific Forces.<ref>Crawford 2000, p. 143.</ref> 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.<ref>Crawford 2000, pp. 145–157.</ref> His awards included the United States [[Legion of Merit]] and the [[Companion of the Bath]] (CB).<ref name="nytlegion">Staff report (2 November 1944). U.S. Decorates New Zealander. ''[[New York Times]]''</ref><ref>Crawford 2000, p. 158.</ref>
Barrowclough returned to New Zealand in April 1942 and was initially posted as the commander of the [[1st Division (New Zealand)|Northern Division]]. He was subsequently appointed to lead the [[3rd Division (New Zealand)|3rd New Zealand Division]] and finally the New Zealand Pacific Forces.<ref>Crawford 2000, p. 143.</ref> 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.<ref>Crawford 2000, pp. 145–157.</ref> His awards included the United States [[Legion of Merit]] and the [[Companion of the Bath]] (CB).<ref name="nytlegion">Staff report (2 November 1944). U.S. Decorates New Zealander. ''[[New York Times]]''</ref><ref>Crawford 2000, p. 158.</ref>


==Later life==
He was [[Chief Justice of New Zealand]] from 1953 to 1966, and became a member of the [[Privy Council]] in 1954.
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.


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
*{{cite book|editor1-last=Orange|editor1-first=Claudia|year=2000|title=[[Dictionary of New Zealand Biography]]: Volume 3|first=J. A. B.|last=Crawford|chapter-url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5b12/barrowclough-harold-eric|chapter=Barrowclough, Harold Eric 1894–1972|publisher=Auckland University Press|location=Auckland, New Zealand|isbn=1-86940-224-3}}
* {{Cite book|last=Crawford|first=John|title=Kia Kaha: New Zealand in the Second World War|editor=Crawford, John|publisher=Oxford University Press|location=Auckland|year=2000|pages=140–162|chapter=A Campaign on Two Fronts: Barrowclough in the Pacific}}
* {{Cite book|last=Crawford|first=John|title=Kia Kaha: New Zealand in the Second World War|editor=Crawford, John|publisher=Oxford University Press|location=Auckland|year=2000|pages=140–162|chapter=A Campaign on Two Fronts: Barrowclough in the Pacific}}


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The Right Honourable
Major-General Sir Harold Barrowclough
KCMG CB DSO* MC
Barrowclough in ca 1954
8th Chief Justice of New Zealand
In office
17 November 1953 – 17 January 1966
Nominated bySidney Holland
Appointed byLord Norrie
Preceded byHumphrey O'Leary
Succeeded byRichard Wild
Personal details
Born(1894-06-23)23 June 1894
Masterton
 New Zealand
Died4 March 1972(1972-03-04) (aged 77)
Auckland
 New Zealand
SpouseMary Duthie

Major-General Sir Harold Eric Barrowclough Lua error: expandTemplate: template "post-nominals/NZL-cats" does not exist. (23 June 1894 – 4 March 1972) was a New Zealand military leader, lawyer and Chief Justice from 1953 to 1966.

Early life

Harold Eric Barrowclough was born at Masterton, New Zealand on 23 June 1894, the son of a civil engineer and his wife. Educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School, he performed well both academically and in sports. He was prefect and won a university scholarship in 1912. The following year he began law studies at the University of Otago. He also joined the Territorial Force.[1]

First World War

Barrowclough volunteered for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) as a private in January 1915, but within four months had been commissioned as an [[[second lieutenant]. He departed for overseas service in October 1915 having been promoted to lieutenant and posted to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. He was regarded as an outstanding officer and in early 1916 was promoted to captain. Three months later he was appointed commander of a a company in the brigade. He won a Military Cross at the Somme.[1]

He was wounded in June 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]

Interwar period

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]

Second World War

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 in April 1942 and was initially posted as the commander of the Northern Division. He was subsequently appointed 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]

Later life

He was Chief Justice of New Zealand from 1953 to 1966, and became a member of the Privy Council in 1954. He died in Auckland in 1972, survived by three children. His wife, who he had married in 1921, had predeceased him in 1964.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Crawford, 2000, pp. 37–39
  2. ^ a b c d e Crawford 2000, p. 141.
  3. ^ Crawford 2000, p. 143.
  4. ^ Crawford 2000, pp. 145–157.
  5. ^ Staff report (2 November 1944). U.S. Decorates New Zealander. New York Times
  6. ^ Crawford 2000, p. 158.

References

  • Crawford, J. A. B. (2000). "Barrowclough, Harold Eric 1894–1972". In Orange, Claudia (ed.). Dictionary of New Zealand Biography: Volume 3. Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University Press. ISBN 1-86940-224-3.
  • Crawford, John (2000). "A Campaign on Two Fronts: Barrowclough in the Pacific". In Crawford, John (ed.). Kia Kaha: New Zealand in the Second World War. Auckland: Oxford University Press. pp. 140–162.

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