Edmund Charles Spencer
Edmund Charles Spencer (25 September 1896 in Adelaide, South Australia – 26 January 1999 in Gnowangerup, Western Australia) was an Australian World War I veteran. He was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour ("Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur"), a class of the highest French order, by French Consul-General to Australia Jean-Claude Poimboeuf on 29 October 1998.[1][2]
Edmund Charles Spencer | |
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| Born | 25 September 1896 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 26 January 1999 (aged 102) Gnowangerup, Western Australia |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
References
- Great Southern Herald, 11 November 1998
- The Gnowangerup Star, Vol 85. No. 22, 5 November 1998
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