The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Portrait, painted posthumously, of VX9 Major General George Alan Vasey, CB, CBE, DSO and Bar, General Commanding the 6th Division AIF. A Duntroon graduate, Vasey served in the First World War with artillery brigades and later as a staff officer with the 11th Infantry Brigade. Major Vasey was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in June 1918 for 'conspicuous service' while on the staff of his Brigade. In the Second World War, he was posted to the 6th Division in the Middle East. In 1941 he was appointed commander of the 19th Infantry Brigade, which he led in Greece and Crete, also taking overall command of Australian forces involved in the defence of Crete. After returning to Australia Vasey was promoted to major general and gained command of the 6th Division, fighting the Japanese in Papua. He was transferred to lead the 7th Division through the fighting at Gona, Sanananda, Nadzab, Lae and the Ramu Valley. In mid 1944 he was evacuated sick. In 1945 he was appointed to command the 6th Division, but died in an aircraft crash off Cairns on 5 March.
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. George Alan Vasey, a professional soldier, was born in 1895. He graduated from RMC Duntroon in 1915, and during the First World War served
Pacific Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. George Alan Vasey, a professional soldier, was born in 1895. He graduated from RMC Duntroon in 1915, and during the First World War serv
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. George Alan Vasey, a professional soldier, was born in 1895. He graduated from RMC Duntroon in 1915, and during the First World War ser
1939-45 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. George Alan Vasey, a professional soldier, was born in 1895. He graduated from RMC Duntroon in 1915, and during the First World War serve
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. George Alan Vasey, a professional soldier, was born in 1895. He graduated from RMC Duntroon in 1915, and during the First Wor
Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches oakleaf. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. George Alan Vasey, a professional soldier, was born in 1895. He graduated from RMC Duntroon in 1915
