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C.B., C.M.G., M.A., LL.B. Major-General, General Officer Commanding, 2nd Australian Division, A.I.F., Gallipoli and France. At the outbreak of War was Chief of General Staff A.M.F. Appointed in Australia to command 1st Australian Division 20th May, 1915, to succeed Sir William Bridges who had been mortally wounded. Arriving at Anzac, 24th June, was in command until 26th July when sent to Egypt to organize and command 2nd Australian Division, remaining with it in Gallipoli, Egypt and France until 28th December, 1916, and returning to Australia, A.I.F. appointment terminated 29th April, 1917. Promoted brigadier-general, 20th May, 1915, and major-general, 22nd June. Made a C.B. in 1917 for services in Gallipoli and France, and awarded Montenegrin Order of Danilo. A.M.F. : Commandant, Royal Military College of Australia, Duntroon, and Inspector General, 1917. Early education at Cranleigh School, Surrey, and Sydney High School.
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1863Birth in Hackney -- London, England 1863
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?Early education at Cranleigh School, Cranleigh, Surrey, England
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?Early education at Surrey school
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?Early education at Sydney Boys High School, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
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1884Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1884
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1886Teacher at Sydney -- NSW, Australia 1 May 1886
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1887Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1887
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1890Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1890
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1890Solicitor 1890
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1891Admitted to the Bar 6 Mar 1891
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1894Officer 1 October 1894
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1912
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1916
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1924Pig Farmer at Weetangera -- ACT, Australia 1924
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?Lieutenant General
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?Enlisted
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?Military service as General Officer Commanding
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?Military service as Major General
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1947Death in Oakleigh -- VIC, Australia 18 September 1947
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