David Blake (general)
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Major General David Valentine Jardine Blake (10 November 1887 – 6 March 1965) was a senior commander of the Australian Army who served in both world wars.
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David Valentine Jardine Blake | |
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Born | (1887-11-10)10 November 1887 Parramatta, Colony of New South Wales |
Died | 6 March 1965(1965-03-06) (aged 77)[1] Newtown, New South Wales |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1911–1947 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 7th Military District (1941–42) Australian Flying Corps Training Depot (1919) No. 3 Squadron AFC (1916–18) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches (2) Distinguished Service Medal (United States) |
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