Francis Morphet Twisleton
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Francis Morphet Twisleton (17 February 1873 ā 15 November 1917) was a New Zealand soldier who served in the Boer War and the First World War and became well known for his writings of soldiering life.
Francis Morphet Twisleton | |
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Born | (1873-02-17)17 February 1873 Settle, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 15 November 1917(1917-11-15) (aged 44) (DOW) Ayun Kara, Palestine |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Military Forces |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Boer War First World War |
Awards | Military Cross |
Other work | Farmer, author |
Born in England, he and his brother emigrated in New Zealand in 1895 and worked as farm labourers. In 1900, he joined the New Zealand military to serve in South Africa during the Boer War. He wrote extensively of life as a soldier and many of his letters were published in newspapers. After his service ended, he began farming and also was active in the Legion of Frontiersmen, eventually becoming its New Zealand commandant. During the First World War, he served at Gallipoli, on the Western Front and in Palestine. He died of wounds received in an action in Palestine.