Peter Sim
Peter Sim CBE | |
|---|---|
Senator for Western Australia | |
In office 26 November 1964 – 30 June 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Seddon Vincent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Peter Sim (1917-06-21)21 June 1917 Colac, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 29 July 2015(2015-07-29) (aged 98) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Paula Susan Clarkson |
| Occupation | Farmer, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 23rd/21st Battalion 14th/32nd Battalion 3rd New Guinea Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Peter Sim, CBE (21 June 1917 – 29 July 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in Colac, Victoria, he was a farmer in Western Australia before serving in the military 1941–1946. He was Vice-President of the Western Australian Liberal Party 1960–1962. On 26 November 1964, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator Seddon Vincent. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980.[1] Sim was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on 31 December 1982, for service to parliament.[2]
Sim died on 29 July 2015.[3]
References
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^ "SIM, John Peter". Australian Honours. Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
^ "Vale: John Peter Sim". Australian Institute of International Affairs. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
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