Eric Woodward
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For the Canadian politician, see Eric Woodward (politician).
Lieutenant General Sir Eric Winslow Woodward KCMG, KCVO, CB, CBE, DSO, KStJ (21 July 1899 – 29 December 1967) was an Australian military officer and viceroy. Following long service in the Australian Army, including terms as Deputy Chief of the General Staff and General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, he was appointed as the Governor of New South Wales from 1957 to 1965, thus becoming the first New South Welshman to be governor of the state.
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Sir Eric Woodward | |
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31st Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 1 August 1957 – 1 August 1965 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Joseph Cahill (1957–59) Bob Heffron (1959–64) Jack Renshaw (1964–65) Robert Askin (1965) |
Lieutenant | Sir Kenneth Street |
Preceded by | Sir John Northcott |
Succeeded by | Sir Roden Cutler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1899-07-21)21 July 1899 Hay, New South Wales |
Died | 29 December 1967(1967-12-29) (aged 68) Sydney, New South Wales |
Resting place | Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens |
Spouse | Amy Weller |
Children | 2 (including Sir Albert Edward Woodward) |
Civilian awards | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army (1917–25, 1928–57) Royal Australian Air Force (1925–28) |
Years of service | 1917–1957 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Eastern Command (1953–57) Deputy Chief of the General Staff (1951) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Military awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
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