he unsuccessfully applied for the administrator position in Nauru. During the Second World War he served for a time in the Department of Defence Co-ordination. Griffiths died on 16 November 1947 and was buried with military honours in Melbourne General Cemetery. His wife, who he had married in 1891, predeceased him. The couple had two daughters. Notes References 1865 births 1947 deaths Australian generals Australian military personnel of World War I Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Australian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Australian Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George Military personnel from Melbourne Welsh emigrants to Australia People from Presteigne Administrators of the Territory of New Guinea Administrators of Nauru Welsh military personnel Burials at Melbourne General Cemetery