Harold Page
Major Harold Hillis Page DSO, MC (8 August 1888 – 1 July 1942) was an Australian Army officer and public servant. He rose from private to major during the First World War, and was temporary commander of the 25th Battalion on several occasions. He subsequently joined the Commonwealth Public Service and was posted to the Territory of New Guinea, serving as government secretary from 1923 and as acting administrator on a number of occasions. He was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and is listed among those killed in the sinking of the Montevideo Maru.
Harold Page DSO, MC | |
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Page c. 1930 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1888 Grafton, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 1 July 1942 (aged 53) at sea |
| Spouse |
Anne Brewster (m. 1919) |
| Relations | Sir Earle Page (brother) Rodger Page (brother) Robert Page (son) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | 25th Battalion (acting) |
| Battles/wars | First World War
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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