Thomas Griffiths (general)
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Brigadier General Thomas Griffiths, CMG, CBE, DSO (29 September 1865 – 16 November 1947) was a Welsh-born officer in the Australian Army who served in mainly administrative positions during the First World War. He later served as Administrator of Nauru and of Papua New Guinea.
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Thomas Griffiths | |
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Born | (1865-09-29)29 September 1865 Presteigne, Wales |
Died | 16 November 1947(1947-11-16) (aged 82) Toorak, Victoria, Australia |
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Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1886–1927 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | AIF Headquarters London (1917–18) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
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