George Petersen (politician)
Wilfred George Petersen (13 May 1921 – 28 March 2000) was an Australian politician, affiliated with the Labor Party and elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
George Petersen | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Kembla | |
| In office 24 February 1968 – 13 January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Illawarra | |
| In office 13 February 1971 – 22 February 1988 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | Terry Rumble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1921 Childers, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 28 March 2000 (aged 78) Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Illawarra Workers Party (1987–1988) |
| Other political affiliations | Communist (1943–1956) Labor (1957–1987) |
| Awards | Pacific Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Signalman |
| Unit | 2/5th Commando Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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