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NX70416 - GALLEGHAN (Sir), Frederick
Gallagher, Brig.
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Order of the British Empire (OBE)
"Brigadier
Galleghan was a Prisoner of War in Japanese hands from Feb 42 to
Aug 45. Senior AIF officers were sent to Japan from Singapore in
Aug 42 and Brigadier Galleghan was appointed Commander AIF PW in
Malaya and remained in that appointment until Sep 45. The
following citation was originated in Sep 45 by Colonel E.B.
Holmes, MC, Manchester Regiment Commander British PW in Malaya.
"Since August 1942, Lt-Col F.G. GALLEGHAN, DSO, ED, has been in
command of the AIF and was next senior to me. In March 1944, on
reorganisation, and change of camp site, I appointed him Deputy
Commander and also my representative officer with the Japanese
and he carried out these duties with conspicuous success. During
our 3½ years together he has been a tower of strength to me. He
has co-operated with me to the fullest possible extent in every
way, keeping up morale and maintaining the health and discipline
of the Prisoners of War. He has always given me sound and
helpful advice and support and done all in his power to help me
to present a united front against the Japanese. He is of strong
and forceful personality, his leadership has impressed itself
upon all ranks of all services and nationalities. He is
possessed of great physical and moral courage and his example
has been an inspiration to all. I cannot speak too highly of his
services".
(Source: From the
collection of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: B883,
NX70416)
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