OBITUARY
BRIGADIER T. J. KING (N.Z. Press Association) WELLINGTON. Brigadier Thomas Joseph King, who was prominent in the organisation of Rugby among New Zealand servicemen in the Middle East during World War 11, died in Wellington on Tuesday, aged 80. A veteran of World War I, including the Gallipoli landing, Brigadier King was generally regarded by New Zealanders in the Middle East in World War II as being the father of Rugby in the 2nd N.Z.E.F.
He coached young Rugby players until a few years ago, and, until two years ago, tie : swam every morning and then went home to do 20 1 press-ups. Brigadier King was educated at Waitaki Boys’ High School, Otago Boys’ High School and Victoria University. He was a chartered accountant and a solicitor of the Supreme. Court. He was awarded the 0.8. E. in 1941, and he was invested with the C.B.E. by King Geotge VI at Buckingham Palace in 1945. Mr T. C. Morrison, a former chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Union, and one of the Brigadier’s Middle East players, said: "Brigadier King was a "big man" in every way. in his profession, as a soldier, and in his love of Rugby.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32802, 30 December 1971, Page 13
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