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Charles Miles

1884 – 1958

Australian Army officer

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About Charles Miles

Lived 1884 – 1958 (aged 73). Charles Miles was a British military personnel.

Lieutenant General Charles George Norman Miles, (10 November 1884 – 18 February 1958), commonly known as C.G.N. Miles, was a senior officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War. Miles was Commandant of the Royal Military College, Duntroon from 1935 to 1939 and Adjutant General from 1939 to 1940, before succeeding Lieutenant General Vernon Sturdee as General Officer Commanding Eastern Command in June 1940.

This photograph depicts Count Felix Graf von Luckner, in trench coat, opposite Brigadier-General C G N Miles, Commandant of the Royal Military College of Duntroon in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. It was taken during the count's visit to the college on Saturday, 4 June 1938.

He was granted the local rank of lieutenant colonel while serving with Imperial Troops in India in February 1927.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Staff College, Camberley
Awards
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Distinguished Service Order; Mentioned in Despatches; Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)
Also known as
C.G.N. Miles, Charles George Norman Miles

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Miles?

Australian Army officer (1884-1958)

When was Charles Miles born?

Charles Miles was born on 10 November 1884 in Brisbane.

When did Charles Miles die?

Charles Miles died on 18 February 1958.

What was Charles Miles's occupation?

Charles Miles was a military personnel.

What nationality was Charles Miles?

Charles Miles was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Miles

· Wikidata: Q54818862

· DBpedia: Charles Miles (general)

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