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Name/TitleBayonet
About this objectBayonet; a World War One, socket bayonet with leather and brass scabbard. This belonged to Sergeant Major Georgia Francisco Almond Sargeant, of Owaka, who fought in World War One.
Sargeant enlisted in the New Zealand Expiditionary Force, at about the age of 40, after spending many years in the British Armed Forces. He landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, as 8/126 with the Otago Infantry Batallion, and was evacuated wounded on 8th May. In the few days he was there, he had been hit a number of times – in a waist belt carrying a watch, in a money belt and most importantly in a New Testament bible in his breast pocket, which saved his life. Sargeant was discharged in 1916 as medically unfit, and was awarded the New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal.
The family lived in Royal Terrace, Owaka, and after he returned from Gallipoli he returned to his old trade repairing boots and shoes.
Maker[?]
Maker RoleMaker
Date MadeEarly 20th century
Place Made[?]
Medium and Materialsprocessed material, metal
processed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass
processed material, leather
Measurementsh 34mm x l 630mm x w 75mm
Large
Subject and Association Keywordsmilitary science, war
Subject and Association Keywordsmodern history, 20th century, World War I (1914-1918)
Subject and Association Keywordsmilitary science, history of arms and armour
CollectionSargeant Collection
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey".
Object Typeweapon
Object numberCT07.4705a
