Walter McNicoll
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Brigadier General Sir Walter Ramsay McNicoll, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO, VD (27 May 1877 – 24 December 1947) was an Australian teacher, soldier, and colonial administrator.
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Sir Walter McNicoll | |
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Administrator of the Territory of New Guinea | |
In office 12 September 1934 – December 1942 | |
Monarchs | George V (1934–36) Edward VIII (1936) George VI (1936–42) |
Prime Minister | Joseph Lyons (1934–39) Sir Earle Page (1939) Robert Menzies (1939–41) Arthur Fadden (1941) John Curtin (1941–42) |
Preceded by | Thomas Griffiths |
Succeeded by | Japanese occupation |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Werriwa | |
In office 19 December 1931 – 14 September 1934 | |
Preceded by | Bert Lazzarini |
Succeeded by | Bert Lazzarini |
Personal details | |
Born | (1877-05-27)27 May 1877 Emerald Hill, Victoria |
Died | 24 December 1947(1947-12-24) (aged 70) Sydney, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Country Party |
Spouse |
Hildur Wedel Jarlsberg
(m. 1905) |
Children | Ronald McNicoll Sir Alan McNicoll |
Occupation | Teacher, soldier, politician and administrator |
Civilian awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 10th Brigade (1916–18) 6th Battalion (1915) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Military awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (5) Croix de guerre (Belgium) |
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