Lloyd Thomson Explained

Lloyd Thomson
Birth Date:22 May 1919
Birth Place:Footscray, Victoria
Occupation:Public servant, diplomat
Alma Mater:University of Melbourne
Nationality:Australian

Lloyd Thomson LVO (22 May 191926 August 2015) was an Australian public servant and diplomat. He also co-wrote the book and lyrics of the successful Australian musical The Sentimental Bloke.[1]

In 1958 Queen Elizabeth II appointed him a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.[2] In 1983 he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX, recognising his service as the inaugural Australian Ambassador to the Holy See (1973–74, 1980–83).[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lloyd Thomson: The boy from Footscray who made a difference in the world. https://web.archive.org/web/20160209204841/http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/lloyd-thomson-the-boy-from-footscray-who-made-a-difference-in-the-world-20150920-gjr0xn.html. 9 February 2016. Dougal. Thomson. 20 September 2015. The Age. Fairfax Media.
  2. https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1106685 It's an Honour