Wilfred Brookes
Australian businessman, manufacturer and Royal Australian Air Force officer
About Wilfred Brookes
Lived 1906 – 1997 (aged 91). Wilfred Brookes was a military personnel.
Sir Wilfred Deakin Brookes, (17 April 1906 – 1 August 1997) was an Australian businessman, manufacturer and Royal Australian Air Force officer. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1972 and was knighted in 1979 in recognition of his service to commerce and industry.
Early life Brookes was born in Melbourne, Victoria, to Ivy (née Deakin) and Herbert Brookes. His father was a prominent businessman, political activist and philanthropist. His maternal grandfather was the politician Alfred Deakin, who was Prime Minister of Australia at the time of Wilfred's birth.
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Who was Wilfred Brookes?
Australian businessman, manufacturer and Royal Australian Air Force officer
When was Wilfred Brookes born?
Wilfred Brookes was born on 17 April 1906 in Melbourne.
When did Wilfred Brookes die?
Wilfred Brookes died on 1 August 1997.
What was Wilfred Brookes's occupation?
Wilfred Brookes was a military personnel.
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· DBpedia: Wilfred Deakin Brookes
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