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Navy Federal Credit Union
Kenneth
William
Eather
July 6, 1901

–

May 9, 1993

Cemetery:

Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium

When he died in 1993, Kenneth Eather was last surviving Australian general of World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Brigadier

    Regiment:

    25th Infantry Brigade

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1942 – January 8, 1943
    Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 5 (January 11, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Brigadier Kenneth William Eather, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as Commander of the 25th Infantry Brigade, Australian Army, in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, from 23 July 1942 to 8 January 1943. Brigadier Eather displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan campaign. The intrepidity and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Brigadier Eather reflect highest credit upon himself and the Allied Forces.