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Mitchell, George Deane (1894–1961)

soldier, author, politician and lifelong larrikin

George Deane Mitchell (1894-1961), by unknown photographer, 1944

George Deane Mitchell (1894-1961), by unknown photographer, 1944

Australian War Memorial, 084487

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George Deane Mitchell (1894-1961), by unknown photographer, 1944

George Deane Mitchell (1894-1961), by unknown photographer, 1944

Australian War Memorial, 084487

Life Summary [details]

Birth

30 August, 1894
Caltowie, South Australia, Australia

Death

11 January, 1961 (aged 66)
Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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