Ted Mattner
Ted Mattner | |
|---|---|
| President of the Australian Senate | |
| In office 12 June 1951 – 7 September 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Brown |
| Succeeded by | Alister McMullin |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 10 October 1944 – 27 September 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Uppill |
| Succeeded by | Fred Beerworth |
| In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1893 Oakbank, South Australia |
| Died | 21 December 1977 (aged 84) Daw Park, South Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 1941–1942 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 18th Battery, 6th Field Artillery (1915–19) 13th Field Regiment (1941–42) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Military Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal |
Edward William Mattner, MC, DCM, MM (16 September 1893 – 21 December 1977) was an Australian politician and soldier who served as a Senator for South Australia from 1944 to 1946 and 1950 to 1968. He was President of the Senate from 1951 to 1953.