Pratt, Claude Oswald Biography 1971
PRATT, Claude Oswald
Retired, former registrar Supreme Court and sheriff of Auckland (1949-56)
Born: Te Puke 3-11-1896, son of G. B. Pratt; married 1922 Frances M., daughter of Hugh Pillans; one son, one daughter
Education: Te Aute College, Victoria University of Wellington
Rugby representative Wellington, Wanganui, Rangitikei
Joined Justice Department cadet, Supreme Court, Blenheim 1913; clerk of court Marton, Queenstown, Ashburton, Hawera; registrar Supreme Court, Wanganui 1939-41, Palmerston North 1943, Dunedin 1945
1st NZEF 1916-19 (captain)
MC (Military Cross); World War II home defence, CO (Commanding Officer) 1st WWS Regiment 1941-43, cmdt Awapuni Camp (lieutenant-colonel)
Private address: 2 Market Road, Remuera, Auckland
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New Zealand Who’s Who 10th edition 1971
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