Bridgeford, William Sir, 1894-1971.

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Soldier. Graduated from Duntroon Military College, 1915. Served in both World Wars. Commander in Chief, British Commonwealth Occupational Forces, Japan and British Commonwealth Forces, Korea, 1951-1953; General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, 1951. After his retirement from the army in 1953 he became executive officer for the 1956 Olympic Games.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1916-1956, 1951-1956. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225748323

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Korean War, 1950-1953
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Army officers
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Birth 1894

Death 1971

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