Donald Cleland
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Brigadier Sir Donald Mackinnon Cleland, CBE (28 June 1901 – 27 August 1975) was an Australian soldier and administrator.
Quick Facts Sir Donald Cleland, Administrator of Papua and New Guinea ...
Sir Donald Cleland | |
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Administrator of Papua and New Guinea | |
In office 1952–1966 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Sir Robert Menzies (1952–66) Harold Holt (1966) |
Preceded by | Jack Murray |
Succeeded by | David Hay |
Personal details | |
Born | (1901-06-28)28 June 1901 Coolgardie, Western Australia |
Died | 27 August 1975(1975-08-27) (aged 74) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
Civilian awards | Knight Bachelor |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1919–1928 1939–1945 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Military awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
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