Herbert Thomson Kienzle
Herbert Thomson Kienzle | |
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| Born | 19 May 1905 |
| Died | 7 January 1988 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Service years | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | P461, PX177 |
| Unit | Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit 7th Division |
| Conflicts | Kokoda Track campaign Battle of Buna–Gona |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Civil) Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military) Papua New Guinea Independence Medal Mentioned in Despatches |
| Other work | Plantation owner, airline operator, bank director |
Captain Herbert Thomson "Bert" Kienzle CBE (19 May 1905 – 7 January 1988) was an Australian soldier and plantation owner from the Territory of Papua. He is notable for his contribution as officer in charge of native labour supporting Australian forces fighting along the Kokoda Track. He identified and named the dry lake beds, Myola, that were to become an important supply dropping area and staging point during the Kokoda Track campaign. In later life, he was recognised for his contribution to the development of Papua New Guinea.