Brian Murray (governor)
Australian navy admiral and Governor of Victoria (1921–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rear Admiral Sir Brian Stewart Murray, KCMG, AO (26 December 1921 – 4 June 1991) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy and the 22nd Governor of Victoria, serving from March 1982 until October 1985.
Quick Facts 22nd Governor of Victoria, Monarch ...
SIr Brian Murray | |
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22nd Governor of Victoria | |
In office 1 March 1982 – 3 October 1985 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Lindsay Thompson John Cain |
Preceded by | Sir Henry Winneke |
Succeeded by | Davis McCaughey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-12-26)26 December 1921 Glen Huntly, Victoria |
Died | 4 June 1991(1991-06-04) (aged 69) Murrumbateman, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Malcolmson Janette Murray |
Civilian awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1939–1978 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands | Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (1975–78) HMAS Sydney (1970) HMAS Supply (1967) HMAS Parramatta (1963) HMAS Queenborough (1961–62) HMAS Condamine (1954–55) |
Battles/wars | Second World War Korean War Vietnam War |
Military awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Mentioned in Despatches |
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