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Born: Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, 12th December, 1897.
Death: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia, 11th April, 1962.
Date of Enlistment: 11th December, 1917.
Service No: VX86
Ranks Held: Gunner, Private, Lieutenant Colonel, Brigadier
Final Rank: Brigadier
Conflicts/Operations: First World War, 1914-1918, Second World War, 1939-1945
Death: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia, 11th April, 1962.
Date of Enlistment: 11th December, 1917.
Service No: VX86
Ranks Held: Gunner, Private, Lieutenant Colonel, Brigadier
Final Rank: Brigadier
Conflicts/Operations: First World War, 1914-1918, Second World War, 1939-1945
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Award: The Order of the British Empire - Officer (Military) (Imperial)
Date Granted: 8th July, 1941 Citation: ARMY - Distinguished service in the Middle East Meritorious service and high devotion in MIDDLE EAST 1941. |
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"This officer is the C.O. of 2/2 Fd. Regt. This Regiment throughout the campaign has done excellent work, which has been largely due to the example of its C.O. He throughout, by his sense of duty, has stimulated a spirit of enterprise among his officers and men, who have responded well to every call made upon them. His service throughout has been of a high order.” – Gazetted Citation.
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Award: The Order of the British Empire - Commander (Military) (Imperial)
Date Granted: 19th July, 1945 Citation: ARMY - Distinguished service in the SW Pacific Zeal and enthusiasm LIBYA, GREECE, CRETE, and NEW GUINEA 1945. |
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