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Lot No. 795

Auction No. 20
Category Autographs
    Miscellaneous
Est. $20
Status Archived

 

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SMITH, Victor Admiral Sir. Australian Chairman Chief of Staff Committee, forerunner to the role of Australia's Chief of the Defence Force from 1970 to 1975, following an earlier term as Chief of Naval Staff from 1968 to 1970. Two covers boldly signed by Smith, both commemorating HMAS Canberra 1925-1942 on which he served before it was sunk during the Guadalcanal landings.