Les Irwin
Australian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Australian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leslie Herbert Irwin, CBE (1 May 1898 – 28 January 1985) was an Australian politician. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools and underwent military service 1916–30.[1] Upon the end of his service, he became a bank manager. In 1963, he was selected as the Liberal candidate for the seat of Mitchell in the Australian House of Representatives. He was the last person born in the nineteenth century, the last person born before Federation, and the last World War I veteran elected to the House. He held Mitchell until his defeat in 1972. Irwin died in 1985.[2]
Les Irwin | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Mitchell | |
In office 30 November 1963 – 2 December 1972 | |
Preceded by | John Armitage |
Succeeded by | Alfred Ashley-Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | Newcastle, New South Wales | 1 May 1898
Died | 28 January 1985 86) | (aged
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Bank manager |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Australian Army Australian Flying Corps |
Years of service | 1916–1930 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 35th Battalion |
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