Papers [manuscript]. 1916-1956, 1951-1956.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1916-1956, 1951-1956.

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The papers include three albums of photographs taken during his period of command in Korea and Japan; one album of photographs and newspaper cuttings and relating to the staging of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics; correspondence from the Minister of Army and foreign ambassadors on the occasion of his retirement. Finally there is a detailed typescript record of his military service.

15 cm.

Libraries Australia

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Libraries Australia

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Olympic Games (16th : 1956 : Melbourne, Vic.)

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British Commonwealth Occupation Force

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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 ...