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Sir Thomas Blamey

He is apparently mounted on a jeep rather than a horse to reflect the change in technology during his years of service in the army. (Note, the plaque is smaller than shown) Plaque reads: ' Field...

He is apparently mounted on a jeep rather than a horse to reflect the change in technology during his years of service in the army.

(Note, the plaque is smaller than shown)

Plaque reads: ' Field Marshall Sir Thomas Albert Blamey

G.B.E., K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., E.D., P.S.C

1884 - 1951

Australian Military Forces 1906 - 1951

General Officer Commanding 

Australian Imperial Forces 1939 - 1942

Commander in Chief

Australian Military Forces 1942 - 1945

Commander Allied Land Forces 

South West Pacific Area  1942 - 1945'

Submitted by: @IanThorp

 

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