Person Open DS/UK/11727 Silva QSM; John Walter da- (1934-); New Zealand wrestler, boxer Silva QSM John Walter da- 1934- New Zealand wrestler, boxer Male Johnny da Silva

John Walter da Silva, QSM, or John Silva (born in Pukekohe on 11 June 1934) is a former New Zealand wrestler and boxer. He represented New Zealand in wrestling at the 1956 Olympics and at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In 1955 he held both the New Zealand Heavyweight Wrestling title and the Auckland Heavyweight Boxing title. He was an amateur from 1953, then turned professional after the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. He wrestled throughout New Zealand and around the world. He retired in 1977, and subsequently worked with disadvantaged youth. He was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for community service in the 1994 New Year Honours. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 1/28/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 38603a3b-ba9a-4a65-9e0f-7a9716b53160