Herbert Collett
Herbert Brayley Collett CMG, DSO, VD (12 November 1877 – 15 August 1947) was an Australian politician, librarian and soldier. He was a Senator for Western Australia from 1933 to 1947, representing the United Australia Party (UAP) until 1945 and then the Liberal Party. He held ministerial office in the Menzies and Fadden governments from 1939 to 1941.
The Honourable Herbert Collett | |
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Collett in 1940 | |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 6 April 1933 – 30 June 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Hal Colebatch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1877 St. Peter Port, Guernsey |
| Died | 15 August 1947 (aged 69) Mount Lawley, Western Australia |
| Resting place | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | UAP (1931–44) Liberal (1944–47) |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Citizens Military Force Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1894–1927 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 13th Brigade (1921–27) 22nd Brigade (1920–21) No. 2 Command Depot (1918–19) 4th Training Brigade (1916–17) 28th Battalion (1915–16, 1917–18) 11th Australian Infantry Regiment (1908–15) |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Volunteer Officers' Decoration |
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