Shedden, Frederick Geoffrey, Sir, 1893-1971

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Birth 1893-08-08
Death 1971-07-08

Biographical notes:

Sir Frederick Shedden, K.C.M.G., O.B.E., was Secretary of the Department of Defence from 1937 to 1956. Other positions he held included Chairman of the War Cabinet, 1939-1946. He accompanied the Prime Minister overseas for defence discussions in 1941, 1944, 1946, 1951 and 1955, and visited the U.S., Canada and the U.K. for defence discussions in 1949.

From the description of Correspondence. 1947-1949. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225747981

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Subjects:

  • Prime ministers

Occupations:

  • Federal politicians
  • Public servants

Places:

  • Australia (as recorded)