Education
University of Melbourne.
University of Melbourne.
After discharge from the service, he returned to his city of birth – Geelong – to work as a councillor, standing for election to the Australian Parliament. He became a solicitor, holding a law degree from Melbourne University, and worked for a law firm before setting up his own practice. Following the outbreak of World War II, Freeman returned to the armed forces and rose to the rank of brigadier.
He was discharged from the Army on 3 July 1943. His last posting was to the 3rd Military District's infantry training brigade.