George Rankin
Australian Army officer and politician (1887–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the British judge in India, see George Claus Rankin.
George James Rankin, DSO & Bar, VD (1 May 1887 – 28 December 1957) was an Australian soldier and politician. He served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, representing the Country Party of Australia.
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo, Preceded by ...
George Rankin | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
In office 23 October 1937 – 31 October 1949 | |
Preceded by | Eric Harrison |
Succeeded by | Percy Clarey |
Senator for Victoria | |
In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1956 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-05-01)1 May 1887 Bamawm, Victoria |
Died | 28 December 1957(1957-12-28) (aged 70) Rochester, Victoria |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Country Party |
Spouse | Annie Isabella Oliver |
Occupation | Soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Citizens Military Force |
Years of service | 1907–1944 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 2nd Cavalry Division (1936–42) 5th Cavalry Brigade (1926–31, 1933–36) 17th Light Horse Regiment (1920–23) 4th Light Horse Regiment (1919) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (2) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration |
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