| Citations 5 |
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-Ext Sheet DN/65/43, LG Supp 36297/43 |
| Citations 4 |
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His well balanced judgement, aggressive tactics and personal example coupled with initiative and constant attention to all details greatly contributed to the continuous success in forcing the enemy back and so enabling the Bde. to continue constant pressure.' |
| Citations 7 |
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'During the period 1 Apr-30 Sep 45 Brig. EDGAR was commanding 4 Aust Inf Bde. Gp in NEW BRITAIN. One Bn of his Bde was detached to the NORTH COAST and despite administrative difficulties he effectively controlled that bn as well as the remainder of his bde. By his untiring energy and and personal efficiency he kept his bde in all respects ready for action and at a very high standard. |
| Citations 3 |
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Lt/Col EDGAR showed continuous and distinguished service up to the time of his evacuation sick at OIVI area 9 Nov. 42. His battalion was the first of the Brigade to be committed in attack on the enemy [sic] well located and strong defences at TEMPLETON'S CROSSING area where they attacked with complete success and inflicted many known casualties and caused enemy to withdraw 21/22 Oct. At EORA CREEK his Bn was extensively on patrols, carrying of ammunition and wounded and in holding important brid |
| Citations 9 |
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As a Bde Comd in the LAE-MADANG Campaign his Bde took over the role of forward bde 9 Aust Div on 2 Dec 43 at BONGA. His task was to clear the Coastal Strip to FORTIFICATION POINT. The advance was a very stubbornly opposed and included five opposed river crossings. Particularly difficult fighting took place at LAKONA and the MASSAWENG RIVER. Brig. EDGAR's skill and aggressiveness resulted in the capture of FORTIFICATION POINT on 19 Dec. at great loss to the enemy and minimum loss to his own bde. |
| Citations 2 |
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'During the advance of 16 Aust Inf Bde across NEW GUINEA Oct-Dec. 1942 and especially when in contact with the Japanese Forces. |
| Citations 8 |
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Brig. EDGAR was one of the first to volunteer for service in this war and sailed for the Middle East in the first convoy. His service throughout the war has been distinguished. As 2i/c of the 2/2nd bn he went through the LIBYAN and GREECE campaigns. In early April 1941 in GREECE the HQ of the bn was overrun by German armour NORTH of LARISSA and the CO separated from the bn. Brig. EDGAR immediately took command of the remnants of the bn reorganised them under the most trying circumstances and wit |
| Citations 10 |
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Brig. EDGAR's service throughout the entire war has been meritorious and showed exceptional devotion to duty. his service has included the most difficult campaigns the AIF has participated in.' |
| Date of birth |
09/07/1901 |
Wedderburn, VIC |
| Date and unit at enlinstment (ORs) |
01/06/1919 |
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| Interwar Service 1 |
06/1919 |
enlisted Australian Field Artillery c. |
| Interwar Service 2 |
10/04/1922 |
lieutenant Australian Field Artillery |
| Date commissioned |
10/04/1922 |
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| Interwar Service 3 |
01/12/1924 |
captain Australian Field Artillery |
| Interwar Service 4 |
10/09/1926 |
21st battalion |
| Interwar Service 6 |
14/11/1928 |
33rd battalion |
| Interwar Service 5 |
19/06/1928 |
major |
| Interwar Service 7 |
01/07/1929 |
Unattached List |
| Interwar Service 8 |
01/01/1934 |
33/41st battalion |
| Interwar Service 9 |
1935-04-03 - 1935-11-18 |
staff captain 2Div Arti |
| Interwar Service 10 |
31/01/1936 |
RAA (Militia) Fd |
| Career summary 2 |
26/10/1939 |
enlisted 2AIF |
| Interwar Service 11 |
10/07/1939 |
Reserve of Officers |
| Career summary 1 |
13/10/1939 |
seconded major 2/2nd battalion |
| Career summary 4 |
1940-05-13 - 1940-06-16 |
course Middle East Tactical School (senior O |
| Career summary 3 |
13/02/1940 |
arrived Middle East |
| Career summary 7 |
1941-03-30 - 1941-04-11 |
attached 2/1st batta |
| Career summary 12 |
18/09/1941 |
MEDevacuated 1 Conval Depot 9 |
| Career summary 5 |
1941-01-25 - 1941-02-08 |
attached Headquarters 16th Bri |
| Date and unit at appointment (Officers) |
1941-11-16 - 1943-06-16 |
Commanding officer of 2/2 Battalion, 6 Division, 16 Brigade, AIF. |
| Career summary 6 |
c 1941-03-20 |
arrived Greece |
| Career summary 9 |
16/06/1941 |
attached 2/1st battalion |
| Career summary 11 |
1941-07-26 - 1941-08-08 |
course Middle East Combined Training Ce |
| Career summary 10 |
11/09/1941 |
2/1st battalion |
| Career summary 8 |
05/1941 |
arrived Middle East ex Greece |
| Career summary 13 |
16/11/1941 |
temporary lieutenant colonel, commanding officer 2/2nd battalion |
| Appointment |
1941-11-16 - 1943-06-16 |
Battalion: 2/2nd; Rank on appointment: major, temporary lieutenant colonel ; Appointed from: 2iC 2/1st battalion ; Reason for end of appointment: promotion field command: 4th battalion disbanded E |
| Career summary 15 |
04/08/1942 |
Returned to Australia (Melb) |
| Career summary 17 |
1942-11-11 - 1942-12-22 |
medical Mal |
| Career summary 16 |
19/09/1942 |
arrived Moresby |
| Career summary 14 |
27/03/1942 |
arrived Ceylon |
| Career summary 23 |
23/12/1943 |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order |
| Career summary 19 |
23/03/1943 |
medical Malaria 15 |
| Career summary 22 |
25/06/1943 |
arrived Moresby |
| Career summary 18 |
08/01/1943 |
Returned to Australia (Bris) |
| Career summary 21 |
16/06/1943 |
Colonel (retains rank of temporary brigadier) |
| Career summary 20 |
16/06/1943 |
temporary brigadier, commander 4th Brigade |
| Career summary 24 |
18/08/1944 |
Returned to Australia (Townsville ) ex Finsch' |
| Career summary 25 |
11/01/1945 |
Arrived New Britain |
| Career summary 26 |
31/03/1945 |
Mention in Despatches |
| Career summary 27 |
21/12/1945 |
command 13th Brigade |
| Career summary 29 |
24/01/1946 |
ED |
| Career summary 31 |
03/07/1946 |
honourary brigadier Reserve of Officers |
| Career summary 30 |
22/02/1946 |
relinquished command 13th Brigade |
| Career summary 28 |
13/01/1946 |
Returned to Australia (Bris) |
