TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Brink, George Edwin

    Date of birth:
    September 27th, 1889 (Jagersfontein, Orange Free State)
    Date of death:
    April 30th, 1971 (St. Michaels-on-Sea/South Africa)
    Nationality:
    South African

    Biography

    Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Temporary Major
    Awarded on:
    January 1st, 1918
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
    Awarded on:
    August 22nd, 1918
    Croix de Guerre (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Colonel
    Awarded on:
    January 1st, 1937
    Officer to the Venerable Order of Saint John (OStJ)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major-General
    Unit:
    Headquarters, 1st South African Infantry Division, South African Army
    Awarded on:
    November 4th, 1941
    Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB, Military Division)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major-General
    Awarded on:
    September 9th, 1942
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major-General
    Awarded on:
    March 29th, 1949

    Royal decre no. 13.
    Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.2x)

    Sources

    Photo