Edward Warren (politician) explained

Sir Edward Warren
Term Start:23 April 1955
Term End:5 November 1978
Birth Date:26 August 1897
Occupation:Businessman
Awards:Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (Japan)
Allegiance:Australia
Serviceyears:1915–1919
Mawards:Meritorious Service Medal

Sir Edward Emerton Warren, (26 August 1897 – 8 September 1983) was an Australian politician.

Warren was born in Broken Hill to mine manager John Warren. He was educated locally and in North Sydney, and was an office boy in a colliery firm from 1914. From 1915 to 1919 he served in the Australian Imperial Force, being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. On his return he rejoined the colliery firm, and eventually rose to become general manager in 1945. In 1955 he was the foundation chairman of the Australian Coal Association, serving until 1972.[1] [2]

From 1955 to 1978 Warren was a Liberal member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1956, a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1959, and a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1969. Warren died at Clifton Gardens in 1983.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Jay . Christopher . Warren, Sir Edward Emerton (1895–1983) . warren-sir-edward-emerton-15848 . 2018-11-18.
  2. News: K.C.M.G.. 1963-12-20. The London Gazette.
  3. 1593 . Sir Edward Emerton Warren KCMG, KBE, MSM, OMST, RSGC (1897–1983) . Yes . 22 May 2019.