DescriptionBorn on 10 July 1850 at West Street, Ipswich, he served in the South African war [Boer War] where he was in command of the 4th Queensland Contingent. He was created a C. B. [The Order of the Bath - Companion (Military)] and awarded the Queen’s Medal with four clasps. He continued to take an interest in military affairs and received the V. D. Medal. (The Queenslander: 13 May 1916:16). He was on the Hospital Board for several years during which he served a term as Treasurer and was President in 1914 and 1915. He was Mayor in 1896 to 1897, and again in 1908. His name is listed among the directors of the Queensland Woollen Manufacturing Company. (Information from: (Patrick, R. The Ipswich Hospital, 1860-1991, 1993). Deacon also served as an Alderman for a total of 23 years over the period from 1891 to 1915. He died on 4 May 1916 at ‘Bellemont’, East Ipswich, from Dengue Fever.
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