John McKinna
Brigadier John Gilbert McKinna CMG, CBE, DSO, LVO, ED (11 December 1906 – 28 January 2000) was a senior officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War. He was also the Police Commissioner for South Australia between July 1957 and June 1972.
John McKinna | |
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| Born | 11 December 1906 Goodwood, South Australia |
| Died | 28 January 2000 (aged 93) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1937–1961 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held | 9th Brigade (1952–55) 10th Battalion (1948–52) 25th Battalion (1944–45) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order Efficiency Decoration |
| Other work | Commissioner of the South Australia Police (1957–72) |
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