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World War 2, Australia, MCKENZIE, 1940

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1940

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Studio portrait of WX29558 Brigadier Eric George Henderson McKenzie Military Cross, Efficiency Declaration

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Brigadier EGH MaKenzie's command of the 13th Infantry Brigade of the Australian Army during the Second World War was the longest command held by any commander; from June 1940 to May 1945, when he relinquished command due to illness. From 23rd July 1942 to 15th October 1945 he was a member of the Second Australian Imperial Force. Before and after that period he was a member of the Australian Army militia. Eric McKenzie died in 1957 in Perth and his ashes were interred at Karrakatta, Cemetery.

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cwa-org-32-P1900.2459

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War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2

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-31.95217409379, 115.81805068177

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