Lindsay Smith

New Zealand military and intelligence chief
Person human Q76195687
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Summary

Lindsay Smith was born on March 6, 1926[1], in Kumara[2]. He died on September 11, 2002[3]. He worked as a military officer[4]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Child: Editha Helen Smith[6]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[7]
  • Position held: Director-General of Security[8]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[9], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[10], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11], Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Military branch: New Zealand Army[14]
  • Military, police or special rank: colonel[15]
  • Family name: Smith[16]
  • Given name: John[17], Lindsay[18]

FAQs

Where was Lindsay Smith born?

Lindsay Smith was born in Kumara[2].

What did Lindsay Smith do for work?

Lindsay Smith worked as a military officer[4].

What awards did Lindsay Smith receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[9], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[10], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11], and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . nzherald.co.nz. nzherald.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Honoured by the Queen – New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . aucklandmuseum.com. aucklandmuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . aucklandmuseum.com. aucklandmuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Kumara
    Given name → John, Lindsay
    Military branch → New Zealand Army
    The peerage person id → p59637.htm#i596367
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