Eric Harrison
Australian Minister for Defence
Born
September 7th, 1892
132 years ago
Died
1974
51 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as a soldier during World War I and later became a prominent politician. Held the position of the 27th Australian Minister for Defence from 1940 to 1941. Participated in various military campaigns and contributed to post-war defense policies. Active in political circles, engaging in discussions about national security during the critical years of World War II.
Served as 27th Australian Minister for Defence
Participated in World War I
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