Robert Risson
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Major General Sir Robert Joseph Henry Risson, was an Australian engineer, soldier, and tramway administrator. After university he worked for the Brisbane Tramways Trust, later under the auspice of Bri
Risson viewing a military demonstration in Queensland, 1943
University of Queensland Rugby Club in 1930. Risson is in the front row, second from the left.
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester shakes hands with Lieutenant Colonel Risson, before inspecting the 9th Division, engineers, Tripoli, Syria, 1942.
Lieutenant General Sir Leslie Morshead pinning the OBE ribbon on Lieutenant Colonel Risson, El Alamein, 1942.
Leslie Morshead
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Lieutenant General Sir Leslie James Morshead, was an Australian soldier, teacher, businessman, and farmer, whose military career spanned both world wars. During the Second World War, he led the Austra
Robert Risson
…Commanding the 3rd Division. He held that post until 1956, and served as the CMF Member of the Military Board from 1957 to 1958. Awards Lieutenant General Sir Leslie Morshead pinning the OBE ribbon on Lieutenant Colonel Risson, El Alamein, 1942. Risson was decorated five times for his service during the Second World War. He…
Leslie Morshead in 1941
Morshead (right) at Lone Pine after the Battle of Lone Pine
Morshead as a lieutenant colonel in the AIF.
Group of staff officers of the 2nd Division at Victoria Barracks, Paddington, January 1937. Sat on the extreme left in the front row is Colonel Leslie Morshead.