George Brink

South African military commander (1889–1971)
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Facts

21 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[12]
Date of birth
September 27, 1889
Date of death
April 30, 1971
Place of birth
Jagersfontein
Place of death
Natal Province
Country of citizenship
South Africa[6]
Educated at
Grey College[7]
Citizenship
South Africa
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[20]
End of work period
1946
Family name
Brink[17]
Military branch
South African Army[13]
Military, police or special rank
general[14]
Name in native language
George Brink[21]
Participated in conflict
World War I, World War II[15][16]
Work period end
1946
🏷️ Also known as
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Generals of World War II ID
Brink/George_Edwin/South_Africa
Prabook ID
2160858
UK National Archives ID
F52423

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Given name 2
Participated in conflict 2
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Family name 1
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Military, police or special rank 1
Occupation 1
Place of birth 1
Place of death 1
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Summary

George Brink was born in Jagersfontein[1]. He was born on September 27, 1889[2]. He died in Natal Province[3]. He died on April 30, 1971[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5].

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Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8], a grade of an order[22], in United Kingdom[23]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[9], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1815[26]; Distinguished Service Order[10], a military decoration[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1886[29]; and Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[11], a grade of an order[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1892[32].

FAQs

Where was George Brink born?

George Brink's place of birth was Jagersfontein[1].

Where did George Brink die?

George Brink died in Natal Province[3].

What did George Brink do for work?

George Brink worked as military personnel[5].

Where did George Brink go to school?

George Brink was educated at Grey College[7].

What awards did George Brink receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8], Companion of the Order of the Bath[9], Distinguished Service Order[10], and Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[11].

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  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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