George Carmichael Oldham

Oldham, George Carmichael (1906-1974), RADM, CBE 1962 DSC 1945; b. 4 Sep. 1906 Glenelg, SA; educ. Pulteney Gram. Sch, Adelaide; entered RAN Coll. 1920; Midshipman 1924; 1939-45 War (Staff Officer (Ops & Int) to Rear-Adm Comdg. Aust. Sqdn 19140-41, CO Swan 1942-43, Shropshire 1944-45 (twice MID)); Joint Sec. Aust. Chiefs of Staff Committee 1945-46; CO Warramunga 1946-48; Dir. Naval Intelligence 1948-49; CO Australia 1949-51; Capt. Supt. Sydney 1951-53; CO Sydney 1953-55; RAN LO London 1955-56; Imperial Def. Coll. 1957; Fourth Naval Member for Naval Aviation ANB 1958; CO Watson 1958-60; Flag Officer-in-charge East Aust. Area (as Acting Rear-Adm) 1960-62 (retd.); company director; d. 28 Sep. 1974 Sydney.