Basil Andrew

Brigadier Basil John Andrew (1894 – 28 April 1941) was an officer in the Australian Army during both World War I and World War II. He was the Deputy Adjutant-General of I Australian Corps in Greece. On 28 April 1941, he died in Alexandria, Egypt, of an illness.

Early years
He was born in Victoria in 1894, the son of John Arthur and Catherine Mary Andrew of Launceston, Tasmania. Educated at Scotch College, Launceston, upon graduation he went to Duntroon Military College.

World War I
He completed his training at the outbreak of World War I, and was attached to the 12th Battalion. By the war's end he had been promoted to Captain.

World War II
Returning to Australia he was stationed at Launceston, then West Australia, South Australia and Victoria. With the outbreak of World War II, he served with the Australian Staff Corps.

Family
He married Ethyl Kate Petterd. On 28 April 1941, he died of illness and was survived by his wife Ethyl and his son John.