Basil Andrew
| Basil Andrew | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1894 Australia |
| Died |
28 April 1941 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Australian Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | VX13755 |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Brigadier Basil John Andrew (1894 – 28 April 1941) was an officer in the Australian Army during both World War I and World War II. He was the Deputy Adjutant-General of I Australian Corps in Greece. On 28 April 1941, he died in Alexandria, Egypt, of an illness.
Early years
He was born in Victoria in 1894, the son of John Arthur and Catherine Mary Andrew of Launceston, Tasmania.[1] Educated at Scotch College, Launceston, upon graduation he went to Duntroon Military College.[2]
World War I
He completed his training at the outbreak of World War I, and was attached to the 12th Battalion. By the war's end he had been promoted to Captain.[2]
World War II
Returning to Australia he was stationed at Launceston, then Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. With the outbreak of World War II, he served with the Australian Staff Corps.[3]
Family
He married Ethyl Kate Petterd. On 28 April 1941, he died of illness and was survived by his wife Ethyl and his son John.[3]
References
- ↑ Basil John Andrew, findagrave.com
- 1 2 "Death Abroad, Brigadier Basil J. Andrew". The Mercury (Hobart). 30 April 1941. p. 4. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Brig. Andrew's Death". Examiner (Launceston). 30 April 1941. p. 4. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
External links
- Australian War Memorial
- Roll of Honour
- First World War Embarkation Roll pdf
- Photograph - 1918
- Funeral: P08806.003; P08806.006; P08806.009; P08806.011; P08806.012; Alexandria, 29 April 1941
- Grave, Alexandria (Chatby) Military Cemetery, findagrave.com
- Search Basil Andrew, ancestry.com.au
- Andrew Coat of Arms, houseofnames.com
- Brigadier Basil John Andrew, generals.dk
