William John Jungwirth Explained

William John Jungwirth
Birth Date:10 August 1897
Birth Place:Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Death Place:Kew, Melbourne Australia
Nationality:Australian
Spouse:Alice Ruth Powell (1923-1938; her death)[1]
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.

Jungwirth received his knighthood in January 1957 for his handling of Duke of Edinburgh's visit for the 1956 Summer Olympics.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth. The Argus (1848-1957). July 14, 1938. June 15, 2016.
  2. Web site: ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS. The Argus. January 1, 1957. June 15, 2016.