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Porter, Selwyn Havelock Watson Craig

Date of birth:
February 23rd, 1905 (Tintaldra/Victoria, Australia)
Date of death:
October 9th, 1963 (Mentone/Victoria, Australia)
Service number:
VX133 / 386601
Nationality:
Australian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army
Awarded on:
July 8th, 1941
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army
Awarded on:
November 20th, 1944
For distinguished service, gallant leadership at Merdjayoun.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Brigadier
Unit:
24th Australian Infantry Brigade, Australian Army
Awarded on:
March 6th, 1947
For distinguished service in amphibious operations at Moratai.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

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