Summary

'Special Order' by G.O.C.4 Australian Division, by Major-General E.G. Sinclair-Maclagan, CB. DSO, upon his relinquishing of command. In the order MacLagan cites battles the Division was involved in and wishes 'all ranks' future success.

Major-General E.G. Sinclair-Maclagan (1868-1948), a British officer and veteran of the South African War, was posted to Australia in 1901 when its army was being organized. He was chosen to to command the 3rd Infantry Brigade, AIF, at the outbreak of World War I. He saw action in Gallipoli and France, and was one of five British officers who remained with the AIF until the end of the war.

From a small collection associated with the service of Aubrey Gamaliel (sometimes spelt Gamliel or Gamabel) Mitchell. Aubrey was a 31-year-old engine driver from Bendigo when he enlisted to serve in World War I on 17 July 1915 - service no. 3429. He served in the 4th Australian Division Traffic Control Detachment and was recommended for the Military Medal in 1917, then was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1918. He was gassed in France, and was discharged on 26 January 1920, medically unfit. Aubrey died in 1978, three weeks before his 94th birthday.

Physical Description

Single page with typed text in purple ink on both sides.

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