Ragnar Garrett
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Lieutenant General Sir Alwyn Ragnar Garrett, was a senior commander in the Australian Army. He served as Chief of the General Staff from 1958 to 1960.
Brigadier Garrett, February 1944
Brigadier Garrett with Lieutenant General Kanda at the Japanese surrender on Bougainville, 8 September 1945. Vice Admiral Samejima sits opposite, and Lieutenant General Savige is at the head of table.
Brigadier Garrett (left) with Air Commodore Alan Charlesworth in Nagano, Japan, c. 1949
2/31st Battalion (Australia)
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The 2/31st Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. It was raised in June 1940 and was assigned to the 25th Brigade, 7th Division. It initially serve
Soldiers from the 2/31st dig a section defence post in Syria during October 1941
A patrol from the 2/31st Battalion passing along the Brown River in Papua during October 1942
Soldiers of 2/31st Battalion passing through Bandjermasin on 17 September 1945 to an enthusiastic welcome from local civilians