Richard Kingsland
Sir Richard Kingsland | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Julius Allan Cohen |
| Born | 19 October 1916 Moree, New South Wales |
| Died | 27 August 2012 (aged 95) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1935–1948 |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Commands | RAAF Base Rathmines No. 11 Squadron RAAF |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor Officer of the Order of Australia Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Flying Cross |
Sir Richard Kingsland, AO, CBE, DFC (19 October 1916 – 27 August 2012) was an Australian RAAF pilot known for being the youngest Australian group captain at age 29. He later became a senior public servant, heading the Departments of the Interior, Repatriation, and Veterans' Affairs.