Charles Brand (general)
Major General Charles Henry Brand, CB, CMG, CVO, DSO (4 September 1873 – 31 July 1961) was an Australian Army officer and politician. He rose to the rank of brigadier general in the First World War, retired as a major general in 1933 and was elected to the Australian Senate representing Victoria for the United Australia Party from 1935 to 1947.
Major General Charles Henry Brand CB, CMG, CVO, DSO | |
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Portrait of Chales Brand drawn in 1921 | |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1935 – 30 June 1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1873 Ipswich, Queensland |
| Died | 31 July 1961 (aged 87) Toorak, Victoria |
| Political party | United Australia Party (1935–45) Liberal Party of Australia (1945–47) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1933 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 4th Brigade (1916–18) 6th Brigade (1915–16) 3rd Battalion (1915) |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (7) |
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