Charles Rosenthal
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For other people with the same name, see Chuck Rosenthal (disambiguation).
Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCB, CMG, DSO, VD (12 February 1875 – 11 May 1954) was an Australian architect, soldier, musician and politician. He commanded units of infantry in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War, and in the 1920s was elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
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Sir Charles Rosenthal | |
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Administrator of Norfolk Island | |
In office 4 December 1937 – 31 December 1945 | |
Preceded by | Charles Pinney |
Succeeded by | Alexander Wilson |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 3 June 1936 – 28 October 1937 | |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Bathurst | |
In office 25 March 1922 – 29 May 1925 | |
Preceded by | Valentine Johnston |
Succeeded by | Gus Kelly |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-02-12)12 February 1875 Berrima, New South Wales |
Died | 11 May 1954(1954-05-11) (aged 79) Green Point, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Nationalist Party |
Spouses | Harriet Ellen Burston
(m. 1897; died 1952)Sarah Agnes Rosborough (née McKinstry)
(m. 1953) |
Occupation | Architect, soldier, musician and politician |
Nickname | "Rosie"[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1892–1895 1903–1937 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | AIF Depots in the United Kingdom (1919) 2nd Division (1918–19, 1921–26, 1932–37) 9th Infantry Brigade (1917–18) 4th Divisional Artillery (1916–17) 3rd Field Artillery Brigade (1914–15) 5th Field Artillery Brigade (1914) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (7) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France)[2] Croix de Guerre (France) Croix de Guerre (Belgium) |
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