Donald Charles Cameron (politician)
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Sir Donald Charles Cameron, KCMG, DSO, VD (19 November 1879 – 19 November 1960) was an Australian politician and soldier. He was a member of the Australian House of Representatives as the Nationalist Party of Australia member for Brisbane from 1919 to 1931 and as the United Australia Party member for Lilley from 1934 to 1937.
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Sir Donald Cameron | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Brisbane | |
In office 13 December 1919 – 19 December 1931 | |
Preceded by | William Finlayson |
Succeeded by | George Lawson |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley | |
In office 15 September 1934 – 21 September 1937 | |
Preceded by | George Mackay |
Succeeded by | William Jolly |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 November 1879 Brisbane, Queensland |
Died | 19 November 1960(1960-11-19) (aged 81) Brisbane, Queensland |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Nationalist (1919–31) UAP (1931–37) |
Occupation | Military officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1901–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (4) Order of the Nile (Egypt) |
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