Marshall, John Ross, Sir

1912 - Born on the 5th of March in Wellington, New Zealand.

1934 - He studied at Victoria University College (now Victoria University of Wellington) and gained his degree

             LLB (a degree of Bachelor of Laws in New Zealand.

1935 - He gained his LLM (Master of Laws) in Victoria University College.

1941 - He entered New Zealand army during the advent of World War II.

1945 - He was assigned to a unit sent to reinforce New Zealand forces in the Middle East.

1946 - He was a candidate of National Party for the new Wellington seat of Mt Victoria election, and won the

            seat by 911 votes.

1951 - He became Minister of Health in New Zealand.

1957 - He became the deputy leader of the Opposition.

1972 - On the 7th of February, he became the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

1974 - He resign in his position as a Prime Minister of New Zealand.

1988 - He died on the 30th of August.