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Note. Whereas a first date against an award indicates the date of gazetting in the London Gazette, the possible second one is that of gazetting in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.
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| Allen, Arthur Samuel "Tubby" Son of late John Allen, engine driver, and Annie (Hadfield) Allen. Married (07.12.1921, Rollands Plains) Agnes Mona Blair, daughter of late Robert Mackay, Kempsey, NSW; two sons. |
10.03.1894 Hurstville, Sydney, NSW - 25.01.1959 Concord Rehabilitation Hospital, Sydney, NSW |
** Brigadier Allen rendered very valuable service as the Commander of the original force of Australian troops to arrive in Palestine in February 1940. Not only did he attend to the training of this force un an able manner, but he laid the foundations for the comfort of the later contingents by the establishment of camps, services, and all kinds of amenities, often under great difficulties. Further than this, Brigadier Allen, by his own personal enthusiasm, established extremely cordial relations with the British troops, Government officials and Arab notables, to the distinct advantage of all subsequent Australian convoys. *** For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great dash and determination against enemy trenches, through heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, and against a stubborn resistance of the garrison, of whom he captured 100 prisoners. He continued to rally and lead his men to the attack, gaining further ground by his aggressive spirit and setting a fine example of initiative and organising ability. [Recommendation approved 14.07.1917] **** Click here for recommendation # Only one MID to be found in the London Gazette, dated 30.12.1941. An award reference card indicates 23.06.1942, which can't be found in the published version. According to his own data, as provided by Allen to the "Who's who", he got despatches thrice, for North Africa, Greece & Syria. |
Education: Hurstville Superior Public School; private study
(night schools) Audit clerk with the New South Wales Government Railways, 16.02.1912.
Literature: Stuart Braga, Kokoda Commander : the life of Major General Tubby Allen (2004) * Allen did get to Java in February 1942 but never took any command since the forces were less than a Brigade and the force was given to a battalion commander promoted to Brigadier. |
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| Anderson, Warren Melville
Eldest son of Marsham Ambrose Anderson, from Singleton, NSW. Married (1928) Violet, only daughter of Nathaniel Josslyn Clark, Allowah, New Lambton, NSW. |
31.08.1894 ? - 10.02.1973 Darling Point, NSW? |
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Education: Royal Military College, Duntroon,
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| Blamey, Sir Thomas Albert Son of Richard H. Blamey, Sydney; married 1st, 1908, Minnie (died 1935), daughter of Edwin Millard; one son; 2nd, 1939, Olga, daughter of late Henry Farnsworth. Detailed biographies: * Digger History * Australian War Memorial |
24.01.1884 Lake Albert, nr Wagga Wagga, NSW - 27.05.1951 Melbourne, Vict. |
Cross of St John, Grand Cross Order of
OrangeNassau, 1917, French Croix de Guerre, 1st Class Military Cross of
Greece, American DSC. |
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| Miles, Charles George Norman Son of Charles Stafford Miles, Civil Service clerk, Brisbane, Australia, & Maria Wallace.. Brother of Capt. Francis Nigel Miles, OBE, RN. Married (1923) Marjorie, 2nd daughter of M. Campbell Langtree, of Sydney, NSW; one son, one daughter. |
10.11.1884 [Brisbane, Australia ?] - 18.02.1958 [Sydney, Australia ?] |
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Education: Toowoomba (1898) and Brisbane Grammar Schools
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| Smith
(Jnr), Sydney
![]() ![]() Son of Sydney Smith, OCE, from Chatswood, NSW. Married 1st (26.11.1945, Sydney, Australia) Nellie Pemberton, Second Officer WRNS (1905-1985). Married 2nd (late 1980s?); widowed mid-1990s. service record (digital) |
19.09.1914 Petersham, NSW - 11.2006 still alive |
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Education: North Sydney Boys’ High School Insurance clerk.
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| Stewart, James Thomas Davy Fourth child of six of Henry Harrington 'Harry' Stewart and Elizabeth Maud Stewart (née Davy). Married (09.1953) Pearl Yapp (predeceased him); one son, one daughter. |
24.07.1921 Morningside, Brisbane, Qld. - 14.05.2007 Buderim, Qld. |
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977, EM, UN Medal Korea |
Education: Christian Brothers' College, Townsville,
Qld. (left school aged 14)
RSL State President of ACT Branch, 1974-1977. Leader RSL 60th Anniversary Tour ot the Gallipoli landing, 1975. Life member of RSL, 1987. Honorary National Vice-President of RSL, 1995 (for life). RSL Meritious Medal, 1998. |
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| Sturdee, [Sir] Vernon Ashton Hobart Only son of late Col A.H. Sturdee, CMG; married 1913, Edith Georgina, only daughter of late F.J. Robins, Melbourne; one son, one daughter. Private papers |
16.04.1890 Frankston, Vict. - 25.05.1966 Melbourne, Vict. ? |
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