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Cameron, Allan Gordon

Date of birth:
May 16th, 1909 (Fitzroy/Victoria, Australia)
Date of death:
June 8th, 1960 (Phillip Island/Victoria, Australie)
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigade Major
Unit:
Maroubra Force, Australian Army
Awarded on:
January 7th, 1943
"For bravery and offensive action at KOKODA/MORESBY between 3-18 March 1942."
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Situation:
On 4 August at Deniki he took command of Maroubra Force which was confronting the Japanese advance across the Owen Stanley Range. First in attack, then in defence, this 'ruthless and able soldier' held his small force together for twelve days in the face of increasing enemy pressure.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
3rd Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army
Awarded on:
December 23rd, 1943
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
"For most distinguished service & brave conduct at IORIBAWA to GONA in 1942."

Second DSO received as bar
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion, 16th Australian Infantry Brigade, Australian Army
Awarded on:
March 6th, 1947
"For exceptional service in the field in S.W.P. Area."
Mentioned in Dispatches

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