Claude Ewen Cameron | |
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 Brigadier Claude Cameron in July 1944 | |
| Born | 13 September 1894 Balmain North, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 September 1982 (aged 87) Thornleigh, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1915–19 1923–45 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | NX110380 |
| Commands | 2nd Brigade (1944) 8th Brigade (1940–44) 18th Battalion (1933–40) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Military Cross & Bar Medal of the Order of Australia Mentioned in Despatches Efficiency Decoration |
Brigadier Claude Ewen Cameron, MC & Bar, OAM, ED (13 September 1894 – 10 September 1982)[1] was an Australian Army officer. Cameron fought during the First World War with the Australian Imperial Force, serving at Gallipoli, Menin Road and Amiens. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during the Battle of Amiens, and won a Bar to the award for actions on 3 October 1918 during the Hundred Days' Offensive. He took command of the 18th Battalion in July 1933 and was promoted to a temporary colonel in 1940, taking command of the 8th Brigade. In August 1942, Cameron volunteered to serve in the Second Australian Imperial Force and, under his command, the 8th Brigade fought in the Huon Peninsula campaign. Cameron relinquished command of the brigade in August 1944 and took command of the 2nd Brigade from until December 1944. He was transferred to the Reserves on 27 February 1945 and mentioned in despatches for his service in New Guinea. Cameron returned to civilian life and was appointed managing director of Syndney Harbor Ferries in 1951. He retired in 1964. Cameron was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1980 and died two years later.[1]
- ^ a b Ryan, Alan. Cameron, Claude Ewen (1894–1982). Australian Dictionary of Biography.