What is Sir Edward Weary Dunlop famous for?

Weary Dunlop, byname of Sir Ernest Edward Dunlop, (born July 12, 1907, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia—died July 2, 1993, Melbourne), Australian physician, one of the most famous Australian World War II veterans, remembered for the compassionate medical care and leadership he provided for fellow prisoners of war (POWs) …

Was Weary Dunlop married?

Helen Fergusonm. 1945
Weary Dunlop/Spouse

After the Second World War. When a student at Ormond College Dunlop had met Helen Ferguson, to whom he became engaged on 6 June l940. On 8 November 1945 they were married at Toorak Presbyterian Church, Melbourne. They subsequently had two sons, John and Alexander.

Was Weary Dunlop a Womaniser?

Rugby union career Although brought up playing Australian Rules football, when at university — and although still playing “Aussie Rules”, as a ruckman for Ormond College — Dunlop took up rugby union; commencing as a fourth grade player with the Melbourne University Rugby Club in 1931.

What school did Weary Dunlop go to?

University of Melbourne
Ormond CollegeMonash University Parkville Campus
Weary Dunlop/Education

When did Weary Dunlop go to war?

Timeline

Date of birth	12 July 1907
Date promoted	18 July 1941
Other	1942
Date promoted	26 February 1942
Date captured	1942-03

Where was weary Dunlop born?

Wangaratta, Australia
Weary Dunlop/Place of birth

Who was Edward Dunlop in World War 2?

Colonel Sir Ernest Edward “Weary” Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II . Dunlop was born in Wangaratta, Victoria, the second of two children of his parents James and Alice.

When was the war diaries of Weary Dunlop published?

Sir Edward’s war experiences were published in 1986 as The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop. Cyril Gilbert, a Queensland RSL vice-president and a POW on the Burma rail line with Sir Edward, said Sir Edward had been a tower of strength both on the Burma line and after his return.

When did Weary Dunlop become a prisoner of war?

Here he was promoted to temporary Lt Colonel on 26 February 1942. He was in command of No.1 Allied General Hospital at Bandoeng (Bandung) when Java fell to the Japanese, and he became a prisoner of war. Australian prisoners of war on Java under Dunlop’s command were transferred later that year to Singapore.

What did Sir Ernest Dunlop do for a living?

He was mentioned in despatches in World War II, awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1947; made a Commander of St Michael and St George in 1965; knighted in 1969; and became a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1987. He loved farming, travelling, golf and rugby union and belonged to the British Barbarians’ Football club.

What is Sir Edward Weary Dunlop famous for? Weary Dunlop, byname of Sir Ernest Edward Dunlop, (born July 12, 1907, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia—died July 2, 1993, Melbourne), Australian physician, one of the most famous Australian World War II veterans, remembered for the compassionate medical care and leadership he provided for fellow prisoners of war (POWs)…