Alfred Deakin Brookes
Alfred Deakin Brookes (11 April 1920 – 19 June 2005) was the first head of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, the intelligence agency of the Australian government that collects foreign intelligence. He was appointed in 1952 by Robert Menzies the prime minister at that time.
Alfred Deakin Brookes | |
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| 1st Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service | |
| In office 13 May 1952 – 1957 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
| Minister | Richard Casey |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Harry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 April 1920 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 19 June 2005 (aged 85) |
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| Relatives | Alfred Deakin (grandfather) Wilfred Deakin Brookes (brother) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Allied Intelligence Bureau |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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