Moore Neligan
Moore Richard Neligan was the Anglican Bishop of Auckland during the first decade of the 20th century. Born in Dublin he was educated at Reading School and Trinity College, Dublin before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with a curacy at Sculcoates. Incumbencies at East Dereham, Lancaster Gate and Paddington followed before he was elevated to the colonial episcopate in 1903. Ill health prompted his return from New Zealand in 1910 and he served the remainder of his career as Rector of Ford, Northumberland.Moore Richard Neligan served from 4 July 1918 until 30 November 1918 as a reverend 4th class in the New Zealand Chaplains Department attached to the 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade. For his service he received the British War Medal.
