Robert Edward Armstrong (24 July 1911 – 19 February 1988) was a senior Australian public servant and policy maker. Between May 1971 and June 1974 he was Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
Bob Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Immigration | |
| In office 25 May 1971 – 12 June 1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 1911 Erskineville, Sydney |
| Died | 19 February 1988 (aged 76) Canberra |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Spouse | Gwen Isabel Jobson |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
editBob Armstrong was born on 24 July 1911 in Erskinville, Sydney.[1]
In 1940, Armstrong enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force.[2] Posted to the 7th Division headquarters as a clerk, he served in Egypt, Palestine, Africa, Syria and Java.[1]
Between 1971 and 1974, he was Secretary of the Department of Immigration.[3]
Armstrong died in Canberra on 19 February 1988.[1]
Awards
editIn 1967, Armstrong was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire while Assistant Secretary of the Immigration Department.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Swift, Robert S. (2007), "Armstrong, Robert Edward (Bob) (1911–1988)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 6 July 2014
- ^ "Obituary: Mr R.E. Armstrong, OBE- Former immigration chief dies". The Canberra Times. 22 February 1988. p. 8.
- ^ CA 51: Department of Immigration, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, archived from the original on 29 December 2013, retrieved 6 July 2014
- ^ "Search Australian Honours: ARMSTRONG, Robert Edward", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 6 July 2014
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