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What role did Leane take on in World War II despite being on the retired list?
State commander of the Volunteer Defence Corps
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Despite being on the retired list, Leane took on the role of State commander of the Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II. The Volunteer Defence Corps was a paramilitary force established by the Queensland government in 1942 to defend the state against a possible Japanese invasion. Leane's role was to oversee the training and deployment of the force's members.
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