George Rankin
George James Rankin, DSO & Bar, VD (1 May 1887 – 28 December 1957) was an Australian soldier and politician. He served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, representing the Country Party of Australia.
Major General George Rankin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
| In office 23 October 1937 – 31 October 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Percy Clarey |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1956 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1887 Bamawm, Victoria |
| Died | 28 December 1957 (aged 70) Rochester, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Spouse | Annie Isabella Oliver |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Citizens Military Force |
| Years of service | 1907–1944 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 2nd Cavalry Division (1936–42) 5th Cavalry Brigade (1926–31, 1933–36) 17th Light Horse Regiment (1920–23) 4th Light Horse Regiment (1919) |
| Battles/wars | First World War
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (2) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration |
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