Vincent Ward (politician)

The Honourable Vincent Ward CBE
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Invercargill
In office 1930 – 1931
Preceded by	Joseph Ward
Succeeded by	James Hargest
New Zealand Legislative Councillor
In office 22 June 1934 – 9 February 1946†
Appointed by	George Forbes
Personal details
Born	4 January 1886 Bluff, New Zealand
Died	9 February 1946 New Zealand
Political party	United
Spouse(s)	Sybil Mary Petre
Relations	Joseph Ward (father)
Religion	Roman Catholic

Vincent Aubrey Ward, CBE (4 January 1886 – 9 February 1946) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament and a Member of the Legislative Council.

Born in Bluff in 1886, he was a son of the late Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward. He married Sybil Mary Petre in 1927.

He replaced his father in the 13 August 1930 by-election for the parliamentary seat of Invercargill that was held after Sir Joseph died. He stood for the United Party. Vincent Ward retired from politics at the next general election in 1931.

He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 22 June 1934. At the expiry of his first term, he was reappointed on 23 June 1941. He served until his death on 9 February 1946.

In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal. He was appointed a CBE in 1946.

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