Roden Cutler
Australian Army officer, politician and diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Australian politician. For the New Zealand cricketer, see Arthur Cutler (cricketer). For the American restaurateur, see Arthur Cutler (restaurateur).
Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE (24 May 1916 – 21 February 2002) was an Australian diplomat, the longest-serving Governor of New South Wales and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth armed forces.
Quick Facts 32nd Governor of New South Wales, Monarch ...
Sir Roden Cutler | |
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32nd Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 20 January 1966 – 19 January 1981 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Sir Robert Askin (1966–75) Tom Lewis (1975–76) Sir Eric Willis (1976) Neville Wran (1976–81) |
Lieutenant | Sir Kenneth Street (1966–72) Sir Leslie Herron (1972–73) Sir John Kerr (1972–74) Sir Laurence Street (1974–81) |
Preceded by | Sir Eric Woodward |
Succeeded by | Sir James Rowland |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-05-24)24 May 1916 Manly, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | 21 February 2002(2002-02-21) (aged 85) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Spouse(s) | Helen, Lady Cutler (1946–90) Joan, Lady Cutler (1993–02) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1936–42 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Sydney University Regiment (1936–40) 2/5th Field Regiment (1940–42) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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