| Basil Andrew | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | April 28, 1941 |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Australian Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | VX13755 |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
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.[1] Educated at Scotch College, Launceston, upon graduation he went to Duntroon Military College.[2]
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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Basil John Andrew, findagrave.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Death Abroad, Brigadier Basil J. Andrew". The Mercury (Hobart). 30 April 1941. p. 4. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/25859124. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Brig. Andrew's Death". Examiner (Launceston). 30 April 1941. p. 4. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/52414675. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
External links[]
- Australian War Memorial
- Roll of Honour
- First World War Embarkation Roll pdf
- Photograph - 1918
- Funeral: P08806.003; P08806.006; P08806.009; P08806.011; P08806.012; Alexandria, 29 April 1941
- Grave, Alexandria (Chatby) Military Cemetery, findagrave.com
- Search Basil Andrew, ancestry.com.au
- Andrew Coat of Arms, houseofnames.com
- Brigadier Basil John Andrew, generals.dk
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