The Badass Rugged Rough Rider of New Zealand: Victoria Cross during the South African War.

Hardham wins Victoria Cross in South Africa by NZ Govt.  Wellington blacksmith William Hardham served in South Africa with the fourth New Zealand contingent. He was the only New Zealander awarded a Victoria Cross during the South African War. His Military Career  William James Hardham was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on 31 July 1876, …