James Durrant
| James Murdoch Archer Durrant | |
|---|---|
 Major-General Durrant with Minister for the Army Frank Forde in Brisbane, 12 October 1941 | |
| Born |
17 March 1885 Glenelg, South Australia |
| Died | 17 September 1963 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |
 Commonwealth of Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1944 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
13th Battalion 5th Military District Queensland Lines of Communication Area |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mention in Despatches (5) |
Major General James Murdoch Archer Durrant CMG, DSO (17 March 1885 – 17 September 1963) was an Australian Army general.
Durrant was born in Glenelg, South Australia and enlisted on 1 July 1907 at Lawley, South Australia, service number QP20006. He was appointed captain in the 13th Battalion on 20 December 1914, major on 2 May 1915 and Lieutenant-Colonel on 20 August 1916. On 1 October 1919 he was Staff Officer in charge Repatriation and Demobilisation Department.
In 1939 Durrant was District Officer Commanding 5th Military District and in 1942 he was General Officer Commanding Queensland Lines of Communication Area. He was discharged 5 April 1944.
See also
References
- Major General James Murdoch Archer Durrant, CMG, DSO at the Australian War Memorial
- Durrant, James Murdoch Arthur at World War 2 Nominal Roll
External links
- Durrant, James Murdoch Arthur at Generals.dk
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