Charles Spry
Brigadier Sir Charles Chambers Fowell Spry CBE, DSO (26 June 1910 – 28 May 1994) was an Australian soldier and public servant. From 1950 to 1970 he was the second Director-General of Security, the head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
Brigadier Sir Charles Spry CBE, DSO | |
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Charles Spry in 1950 | |
| 2nd Director-General of Security | |
| In office 6 July 1950 – 21 January 1970 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
| Preceded by | Geoffrey Reed |
| Succeeded by | Peter Barbour |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Chambers Fowell Spry 26 June 1910 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Died | 28 May 1994 (aged 83) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Kathleen Edith Hull |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Duntroon |
| Occupation | Army officer |
| Nickname | "Silent Charles" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1929–1954 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | 6th Division |
| Battles/wars | North-West Frontier Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
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