Frederick Burrows (Australian soldier)
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Brigadier Frederick Alexander Burrows, DSO, MM (10 November 1897 – 23 May 1973) was a salesman and an Australian Army soldier who served in the First and the Second World Wars. A non-commissioned officer in the First World War, during the Second World War he was commander of the 2/13th Battalion during Operation Crusader and the Siege of Tobruk.
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Frederick Alexander Burrows | |
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Nickname(s) | The Bull |
Born | (1897-11-10)10 November 1897 Wahgunyah, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 23 May 1973(1973-05-23) (aged 75) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1915–1919 1921–1945 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Commands held | 1st Infantry Brigade (1942–45) 2/13th Battalion (1940–41) 36th Battalion (1938–40) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Medal Cross of Valour (Poland) |
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