About John McKinna
Lived 1906 – 2000 (aged 93). John McKinna was a military personnel and police commissioner.
Brigadier John Gilbert McKinna (11 December 1906 – 28 January 2000) was a senior officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War. He was also the Police Commissioner for South Australia between July 1957 and June 1972.
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Who was John McKinna?
Australian brigadier
When was John McKinna born?
John McKinna was born on 11 December 1906 in Goodwood.
When did John McKinna die?
John McKinna died on 28 January 2000 in Adelaide.
What was John McKinna's occupation?
John McKinna was a military personnel and police commissioner.
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