Jack Stevens
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For other people named Jack Stevens, see Jack Stevens (disambiguation).
Major General Sir Jack Edwin Stawell Stevens, KBE, CB, DSO, ED (7 September 1896 – 20 May 1969) was a senior officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War.[1] He was best known as the commanding officer of the 6th Division from 1943 to 1945.
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Quick Facts Sir Jack Edwin Stawell Stevens, Born ...
Sir Jack Edwin Stawell Stevens | |
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Born | (1896-09-07)7 September 1896 Daylesford, Victoria |
Died | 20 May 1969(1969-05-20) (aged 72) Sydney, New South Wales |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1915–1919 1921–1950 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | VX17 |
Commands held | 2nd Division (1947–50) 6th Division (1943–45) 12th Division (1942–43) Northern Territory Force (1942–43) 4th Division (1942) 21st Brigade (1940–42) 6th Divisional Signals (1939–40) 57th/60th Battalion (1935–39) 3rd Divisional Signals (1929–35) 4th Divisional Signals (1926–29) |
Battles/wars | First World War
Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Meritorious Service Medal Efficiency Decoration Mentioned in Despatches |
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