Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William James Hardham Biography and Timeline

Follow William James Hardham through 1 dated historical records for New Zealand.

William James Hardham, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1901–1901Years on this page

1901

Action near Naauwpoort

Farrier Major · 4th New Zealand Contingent · Naauwpoort · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Hardham rides back under heavy fire to rescue a wounded soldier and later becomes the first New Zealand-born recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Role range: 1899-1902

Records, sources and methodology

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