George Dunbar Moore
Moore, George Dunbar (1893-1979), RADM, CBE 1944; b. 10 Oct. 1893 Springsure, Qld; educ. Southport High Sch, Brisbane Gram. Sch; King's Gold Medalist in RN Training ship Conway 1912; joined RAN 1913; 1914-18 War (HMS Defence 1914-16, Melbourne 1916-19); 1939-45 War (CO HMS Dauntless 1939-41, Australia 1941, Canberra 1941-42); Second Naval Member ANB 1942-44; prom. Acting Rear-Adm 1944); Flag Officer-in-Charge NSW 1944-50; Aust. Minister to Philippines 1950-55; d. 27 Jul. 1979 Sydney.