David Blake (general)
Major General David Valentine Jardine Blake (10 November 1887 – 6 March 1965) was a senior commander of the Australian Army who served in both world wars.
David Valentine Jardine Blake | |
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| Born | 10 November 1887 Parramatta, Colony of New South Wales |
| Died | 6 March 1965 (aged 77) Newtown, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1911–1947 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 7th Military District (1941–42) Australian Flying Corps Training Depot (1919) No. 3 Squadron AFC (1916–18) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Mentioned in Despatches (2) Distinguished Service Medal (United States) |
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