Frederick Shedden
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Sir Frederick Geoffrey Shedden KCMG, OBE (8 August 1893 – 8 July 1971) was an Australian public servant who served as Secretary of the Department of Defence from 1937 to 1956.[1]
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Sir Frederick Shedden | |
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Secretary of the Department of Defence (II) | |
In office 17 November 1937 – 13 November 1939 | |
Preceded by | Malcolm Shepherd |
Succeeded by | Department abolished |
Secretary of the Department of Defence Co-ordination | |
In office 13 November 1939 – 14 April 1942 | |
Preceded by | Department established |
Succeeded by | Department abolished |
Secretary of the Department of Home Security | |
In office 1 July 1941 – December 1941 | |
Preceded by | Department established |
Succeeded by | Alexander Welch |
Secretary of the Department of Defence (III) | |
In office 14 April 1942 – 28 October 1956 | |
Preceded by | Department established |
Succeeded by | Sir Ted Hicks |
Personal details | |
Born | Frederick Geoffrey Shedden 8 August 1893 Kyneton, Victoria |
Died | 8 July 1971(1971-07-08) (aged 77) East Melbourne, Victoria |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse | Anne Cardno Edward (m. 1927) |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Public servant |
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