William John Jungwirth

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

Sir William John Jungwirth CMG (10 August 1897 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia - 25 January 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[edit]

^ "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.