Leighton Bracegirdle
Australian rear admiral (1881–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rear Admiral Sir Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle, KCVO, CMG, DSO (31 May 1881 – 23 March 1970) was an Australian naval officer and an Official Secretary to four Australian governors-general: Sir Isaac Isaacs, Lord Gowrie, the Duke of Gloucester, and William McKell.
Quick Facts Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia, Monarchs ...
Sir Leighton Bracegirdle | |
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![]() Commander Leighton Bracegirdle c. 1918 | |
Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
In office 1931–1947 | |
Monarchs | George V Edward VIII George VI |
Governors‑General | Sir Isaac Isaacs The Earl of Gowrie The Duke of Gloucester Sir William McKell |
Preceded by | John Starling |
Succeeded by | Sir Murray Tyrrell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1881-05-31)31 May 1881 Balmain, New South Wales |
Died | 23 March 1970(1970-03-23) (aged 88) Sydney, New South Wales |
Nickname | "Brace" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1898–1945 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands | Director of Naval Reserves (1923–31) Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train (1915–17) |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion Second Boer War First World War Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
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