Donald Cleland
Sir Donald Cleland | |
|---|---|
Captain Donald Cleland in December 1939 | |
| Administrator of Papua and New Guinea | |
| In office 1952–1966 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Robert Menzies (1952–66) Harold Holt (1966) |
| Preceded by | Jack Murray |
| Succeeded by | David Hay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1901 Coolgardie, Western Australia |
| Died | 27 August 1975 (aged 74) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Civilian awards | Knight Bachelor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1919–1928 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Military awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Brigadier Sir Donald Mackinnon Cleland, CBE (28 June 1901 – 27 August 1975) was an Australian soldier and administrator.