Lieut.-Col. Geoffrey Samuel Smith, CMG, DSO

B. Wendover, Bucks., 1871; s. of Rev. Albert Smith; m., 1915, Patience, d. of Rev. J. and Lady Ella Garnett, co. Tyrone (d. 1918); 2nd, 1923 Lilias. d. of Maj. and Lady Muriel Close, c. Tyrone; one d. Ed. Haileybury Coll.; arr. N.Z. 1892; farming and mining; lieut. 8th Contingent N.Z. Forces South Africa, 1902 (medal); 1903-13 goldmining in Burma and Siberia; lieut.-col. N.Z.E.F. commanding Otago Batt. Aug., 1916, to Oct. 1917; served Gallipoli and France (5 years); C.M.G., D.S.O.; took surname Abel by deed poll Nov., 1922.

Source: Who´s Who in New Zealand and The Western Pacific, 1925