| Citations 3 |
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Arriving in NEW GUINEA in Dec 44, 16 Aust Inf Bde went into action against the Japanese in the ABAU Area in late Jan 45. Brilliantly led by Brig King the Bde has smashed its way through stiff enemy opposition for approximately 30 miles, inflicting heavy casualties upon the Japanese. Faced with difficult terrain and accute supply problems, the Bdee has nevertheless maintained an unrelenting pressure on the enemy. |
| Citations 2 |
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For inspiring leadership and devotion to duty as a Bde Comd. |
| Career summary 24 |
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*** POST WAR *** |
| Citations 8 |
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-EXT Sheet DV 8, DV 1/42, LG Supp 35396/41 -Recom'd BRIG S.G. Savige, COMD 17th Bde |
| WW2 Service 1 |
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Bardia-Benghazi |
| Citations 5 |
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On his return from the MIDDLE EAST in 1942, Brig King was appointed to command 3 Aust Inf Bde, and later transferred to command 16 Aust Inf Bde. He took command of the Bde in a most difficult period after the Bde returned from the Owen Stanley's campaign, and he, by sound and intelligent training, careful planning built up the Bde to its present splendid fighting efficiency. His complete devotion to duty, his loyal service and his skilful leadership make him well worthy of special recognition. |
| Citations 7 |
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'This officer displayed conspicuous skill during the campaign in GREECE in handling a Rearguard covering "SAVIGE FORCE" from KALABATA to LARISSA on 18 Apr and a Flank Guard protecting the withdrawal from BRAILLOS on 23 Apr. His handling of his Bn in defence and during the withdrawal was masterly. His personal courage during periods of heavy bombing and his determination to overcome all difficulties had a steadying influence on his Tps and his Commander knew for a certainty that any task entruste |
| Citations 4 |
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Brig KING's control of the current operations has been of the highest order. Always up with his forward troops his personal example is an inspiration to all under his command. |
| Date of birth |
27/08/1897 |
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| Royal Military College |
1916-02-16 - 1919-12-10 |
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| Interwar Service 1 |
16/02/1916 |
Inducted Cstaff captain |
| Date and unit at enlinstment (ORs) |
15/02/1916 |
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| Date commissioned |
11/12/1919 |
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| Interwar Service 2 |
11/12/1919 |
lieutenant |
| Interwar Service 4 |
01/10/1920 |
Staff Corps |
| Interwar Service 3 |
1920-01-19 - 1921-07-20 |
Training United Kingdom |
| Interwar Service 5 |
21/07/1921 |
adjutant & QM 42nd battalion |
| Interwar Service 6 |
04/06/1925 |
adjutant & QM 26th battalion |
| Interwar Service 8 |
11/12/1927 |
captain |
| Interwar Service 7 |
01/11/1927 |
general service officer Int & General Duties 1st DB |
| Interwar Service 9 |
1928-12-20 - 1929-02-21 |
aide de camp to Gov SA |
| Interwar Service 10 |
1931-06-11 - 1931-08-27 |
adjutant & QM 2/14th Light Horse Regiment |
| Interwar Service 11 |
10/08/1934 |
adjutant & QM 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Interwar Service 12 |
15/10/1936 |
attached G Branch |
| Interwar Service 13 |
25/11/1936 |
general service officer Trg, AHeadquarters |
| Career summary 1 |
02/10/1939 |
chief instructor Southern Command Training School |
| Career summary 3 |
04/04/1940 |
enlisted 2AIF |
| Career summary 6 |
20/12/1940 |
lieutenant colonel |
| Career summary 4 |
23/06/1940 |
arrived Middle East |
| Career summary 5 |
19/08/1940 |
general service officer grade 2 Headquarters 6thDivision |
| Career summary 2 |
04/04/1940 |
seconded brigade major 19th Brigade |
| Career summary 8 |
05/1941 |
arrived Middle East ex Greece |
| Appointment |
1941-01-17 - 1941-11-01 |
Battalion: 2/5th; Rank on appointment: lieutenant colonel; Appointed from: general service officer grade 2 Headquarters 6th Div; Reason for end of appointment: staff appointment: assistant adjutant and quarter master general Headquarters 7thDivision(age ?) |
| Career summary 9 |
19/07/1941 |
Mention in Despatches |
| Career summary 10 |
01/11/1941 |
assistant adjutant and quarter master general Headquarters 7thDivision |
| Career summary 11 |
30/12/1941 |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order |
| Date and unit at appointment (Officers) |
1941-01-17 - 1941-11-01 |
Commanding officer of 2/5 Battalion, 6 Division, 17 Brigade, AIF. |
| Career summary 7 |
17/01/1941 |
commanding officer 2/5th battalion |
| Career summary 12 |
28/02/1942 |
Returned to Australia (4MD) |
| Career summary 15 |
02/05/1942 |
Mention in Despatches (Feb-Jul 41) |
| Career summary 13 |
06/04/1942 |
general service officer grade 1 Headquarters 1stDivision |
| Career summary 14 |
01/05/1942 |
temporary brigadier, commander 3rd Brigade |
| Career summary 16 |
18/02/1943 |
command 16th Brigade |
| Career summary 17 |
16/01/1944 |
arrived Moresby |
| Career summary 18 |
1944-05-03 - 1944-06-07 |
course Sch of Artillery senior Officers anti |
| Career summary 19 |
15/12/1944 |
arrived Aitape |
| Career summary 21 |
31/08/1945 |
Returned to Australia |
| Career summary 20 |
29/08/1945 |
attached Headquarters 6thDivision4 |
| Career summary 23 |
04/12/1945 |
director of Military Training General Staff Headquarters AMF |
| Career summary 22 |
17/11/1945 |
relinquished command 16th Brigade |
| Career summary 26 |
21/02/1946 |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
| Career summary 25 |
17/01/1946 |
honourary aide de camp to the Governor General |
| Career summary 27 |
07/01/1947 |
commandant Australian Staff College |
| Career summary 28 |
01/01/1949 |
brigadier |
| Career summary 30 |
26/12/1949 |
brigadier iC Admin, command AMF Comp, British Commonwelth Occupation Force |
| Career summary 29 |
10/01/1949 |
relinquish Hon aide de camp to GG |
| Career summary 32 |
13/11/1951 |
general officer commanding N Comd & commandant 1MD |
| Career summary 31 |
27/08/1951 |
temporary major general Principal Administering officers British Commonwelth Occupation Force, Japan and Korea |
| Career summary 34 |
28/07/1952 |
general officer commanding C Comd & commandant 4MD |
| Career summary 33 |
17/03/1952 |
major general |
| Career summary 35 |
28/08/1954 |
Retired List |
| Date of death |
24/09/1959 |
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