Harold Cohen (politician)
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Harold Cohen (politician)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Brigadier Harold Edward Cohen, CMG, DSO, VD (25 November 1881 – 29 October 1946) was an Australian soldier, lawyer and, like his grandfather Edward Cohen, a Victorian State politician.[1]
Quick Facts Solicitor-General of Victoria, Minister of Public Instruction ...
Harold Cohen | |
---|---|
Solicitor-General of Victoria | |
In office 20 March – 2 April 1935 | |
Minister of Public Instruction | |
In office 20 March – 2 April 1935 | |
Assistant Treasurer of Victoria | |
In office May 1932 – March 1935 | |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Caulfield | |
In office 2 March 1935 – 11 June 1943 | |
Preceded by | Sir Harold Luxton |
Succeeded by | Andrew Hughes |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Melbourne South Province | |
In office June 1929 – February 1935 | |
Preceded by | Norman Falkiner |
Succeeded by | Archibald Crofts |
Personal details | |
Born | (1881-11-25)25 November 1881 St Kilda, Victoria |
Died | 29 October 1946(1946-10-29) (aged 64) South Melbourne, Victoria |
Resting place | Melbourne General Cemetery |
Political party | Nationalist Party (1929–31) United Australia Party (1931–43) |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1901–1944 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Commands | 2nd Infantry Brigade (1926–27) 4th Divisional Artillery (1921–26) 6th Field Artillery Brigade (1915–19) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
Close