Robert Jackson (UN administrator)
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Sir Robert Gillman Allen Jackson, AC, KCVO, CMG, OBE (8 November 1911 – 12 January 1991) was an Australian naval officer, public servant and United Nations administrator who specialised in technical and logistical assistance to the developing world.
Quick Facts Secretary of the Department of National Development, Preceded by ...
Sir Robert Jackson | |
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Secretary of the Department of National Development | |
In office 17 March 1950 – 30 September 1950 | |
Preceded by | Harold Breen |
Succeeded by | Jack Stevens |
In office 2 June 1951 – 15 July 1951 | |
Preceded by | Jack Stevens |
Succeeded by | Sir Harold Raggatt |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilbur Kenneth Jackson (1911-11-08)8 November 1911 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 12 January 1991(1991-01-12) (aged 79) Roehampton, London, United Kingdom |
Spouse | Barbara Ward |
Civilian awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Knight Bachelor Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Nickname | "Jacko" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1929–1941 |
Rank | Paymaster Commander |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Military awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
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