Hector Clayton
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The Honourable Major Sir Hector Clayton ED |
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| Leader of the New South Wales Opposition in the Legislative Council | |
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In office 12 April 1960 – 30 October 1962 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Henry Manning |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Bridges |
| Member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales | |
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In office 23 April 1937 – 22 April 1973 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
3 June 1885 Surry Hills, Colony of New South Wales |
| Died | 18 July 1975 (aged 90) Paddington, New South Wales, Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Phyllis Edith Midwood |
| Awards |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Australia
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| Service/branch |
Australian Army
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| Years of service | 1914 – 1945 |
| Rank | Major & Honorary Colonel |
| Unit |
4th Battalion, AIF Quartermaster general's department |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Major Sir Hector Joseph Richard Clayton, ED (3 June 1885 – 18 July 1975) was an Australian politician, solicitor and soldier. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for 36 years from 1937 to 1973 representing the Liberal Party of Australia and its predecessor, the United Australia Party, becoming Leader of the New South Wales Opposition in the Legislative Council from 1960 until 1962.
Hector Joseph Richard Clayton was born in Surry Hills, New South Wales in 1885, the son of solicitor John Horatio Clayton and Isabel Woodward. After being educated at Sydney Grammar School, Clayton undertook studies at the University of Sydney, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (1907) and a Bachelor of Laws (1910). After qualifying as an solicitor in 1911, Clayton was made a partner in his father's firm, John H.Clayton and Son from 1911 until 1920.
When the First World War broke out in 1914, Clayton immediately signed up to the First Australian Imperial Force with a commission and was posted to the 4th Battalion, AIF. He embarked for Egypt in October as a captain and took part in the landing on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. In 1916, he was transferred to the Western Front, was promoted to major in November, and commanded the 4th Division Base, being mentioned in dispatches. He undertook administrative duties in England from June 1918. On 24 July 1917 he married Phyllis Edith Midwood at the parish church, Market Drayton, Shropshire.
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