William John Jungwirth
William John Jungwirth | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1897 |
| Died | January 25, 1981 (aged 83) |
| 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
- ^ "Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth". The Argus (1848-1957). 14 July 1938. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ Kendall, F. J. (2007). "Sir William John Jungwirth". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ "ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS". The Argus. 1 January 1957. Retrieved 15 June 2016.