Wilfred Deakin Brookes
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Sir Wilfred Deakin Brookes, CBE, DSO, AE (17 April 1906 – 1 August 1997) was an Australian businessman, manufacturer and Royal Australian Air Force officer. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1972 and was knighted in 1979 in recognition of his service to commerce and industry.[1]
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Sir Wilfred Brookes | |
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Born | (1906-04-17)17 April 1906 Melbourne, Victoria |
Died | 1 August 1997(1997-08-01) (aged 91) |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Air Force |
Years of service | 1925–1945 |
Rank | Group Captain |
Commands held | No. 78 Wing (1943–45) No. 22 Squadron (1942) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Knight Bachelor Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Air Efficiency Award |
Relations | Herbert Brookes (father) Ivy Brookes (mother) Alfred Brookes (brother) Alfred Deakin (grandfather) |
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