Bernard Callinan
Sir Bernard James Callinan, AC, CBE, DSO, MC (2 February 1913 – 20 July 1995) was an Australian soldier, civil engineer, businessman, and sport administrator.
Sir Bernard Callinan | |
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Callinan as a lieutenant colonel in command of the 26th Battalion, Bougainville, 1945 | |
| Born | 2 February 1913 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 20 July 1995 (aged 82) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 1948–1951 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands held | 2/2nd Independent Company 26th Infantry Battalion 58/32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
| Other work | President, Melbourne Cricket Club President, Institute of Engineers Chairman, GHD |
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