# Thomas Abbott

> New Zealand naval personnel, rescuer at the Tangiwai disaster, and surf lifesaving leader (1926–1996)

**Wikidata**: [Q131840039](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131840039)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/thomas-abbott-q131840039


## References

1. NZ Births Deaths and Marriages online
2. The London Gazette 47725
3. [Source](http://medals.navymuseum.co.nz/profile/abbott-thomas-willie/)