Emil Sodersten
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Emil Lawrence Sodersten (30 August 1899 – 14 December 1961) was an Australian architect active in the second quarter of the 20th century. His work encompassed the Australian architectural styles of Art Deco and Functionalist & Moderne. His design for the Australian War Memorial was "the first national architectural monument in Australia".[4] The Australian Institute of Architects presents the Emil Sodersten Interior Architecture Award annually in his honour.[7]
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Born | Emil Sodersteen (1899-08-30)30 August 1899 Balmain, Sydney |
Died | 14 December 1961(1961-12-14) (aged 62) Manly, Sydney |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | Sydney Technical College |
Occupation | Architect |
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Elsie Vera Wynn (m. 1951) |
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Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Air Force |
Years of service | 1942 – 1945 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Service number | 266387 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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