William John Jungwirth

William John Jungwirth
Born (1897-08-10)August 10, 1897
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Died January 25, 1981(1981-01-25) (aged 83)
Kew, Melbourne Australia
Nationality Australian
Spouse(s) Alice Ruth Powell (1923-1938; her death)[1]
Annie Edna Tamblyn (1942-1981; his death)

Sir William John Jungwirth CMG (August 10, 1897 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia - January 25, 1981 in Kew, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian public servant, serving various Victorian premiers.[2]

Jungwirth received his knighthood in January 1957 for his handling of Duke of Edinburgh's visit for the 1956 Summer Olympics.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth". The Argus (1848-1957). July 14, 1938. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ Kendall, F. J. (2007). "Sir William John Jungwirth". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS". The Argus. January 1, 1957. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
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