David Blake (general)

David Valentine Jardine Blake
Born(1887-11-10)10 November 1887
Parramatta, Colony of New South Wales
Died6 March 1965(1965-03-06) (aged 77)
Newtown, New South Wales
AllegianceAustralia
BranchAustralian Army
Service years1911–1947
RankMajor General
Commands7th Military District (1941–42)
Australian Flying Corps Training Depot (1919)
No. 3 Squadron AFC (1916–18)
Conflicts
AwardsMentioned in Despatches (2)
Distinguished Service Medal (United States)

Major General David Valentine Jardine Blake (10 November 1887 – 6 March 1965) was a senior commander of the Australian Army who served in both world wars.

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