Henry Meskauskas
Year of induction:
2017
Field of endeavour:
Sports
Year of birth:
1947
Henry Meskauskas is a national swimming champion who has lived in Maitland for many years. He was the NSW state freestyle and butterfly champion from 1960 to 1963 and the Australian butterfly champion in 1963. He was also a member of the Australian Swimming squad which took on New Zealand and Japan in 1963. Henry has continued to play a pivotal role in swimming, founding the East Maitland Swimming Club as well as coaching. Henry also was a talented cricketer and rugby league player.