Central Business District in Auckland, New Zealand — The North Island (Te Ika-a-Maui)
Lord Freyberg Statue
1889 – 1963
Commander of the Second New Zealand Division 1939 – 1945
Governor-General of New Zealand 1946 – 1952
This memorial has been donated by returned servicemen to the citizens of metropolitan Auckland in appreciation of their continuing generosity.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 36° 50.866′ S, 174° 46.009′ E. Marker is in Auckland. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on Freyberg Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Police Station & Court (a few steps from this marker); Administrator House (within shouting distance of this marker); General Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); South African War Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Dilworth Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ferry Building (approx. half a kilometer away); The Ubiquitous Scow (approx. 0.7 kilometers away).
Additional commentary.
1. Lord Freyberg's titles
The titles mentioned in the marker are: V.C. (Victoria Cross) , G.C.M.G. (Order of St. Michael and St. George), K.C.B. (Knight Commander of the Order of Bath), K.B.E. (Knight of the British Empire), and D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order).
— Submitted May 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2012, by Josh Burton of Auckland CBD, Auckland. This page has been viewed 3,880 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on May 20, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on November 22, 2012, by Josh Burton of Auckland CBD, Auckland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.