James Harrison (Australian governor)
Major General Sir James William Harrison KCMG, CB, CBE (25 May 1912 – 16 September 1971) was an Australian Army officer and the first Australian-born Governor of South Australia.
Major General Sir James Harrison KCMG, CB, CBE | |
|---|---|
| 26th Governor of South Australia | |
| In office 4 December 1968 – 16 September 1971 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Steele Hall (1968–70) Don Dunstan (1970–71) |
| Preceded by | Sir Edric Bastyan |
| Succeeded by | Sir Mark Oliphant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1912 Camperdown, Victoria |
| Died | 16 September 1971 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Duntroon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1930–1968 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Eastern Command (1966–68) Western Command (1957–60) Officer Cadet School, Portsea (1951–54) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches |
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