Walter Crocker
| Sir Walter Crocker KBE | |
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Sir Walter Crocker in 1953
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| Born |
Walter Russell Crocker 25 March 1902 Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Died | 14 November 2002 (aged 100) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
| Spouse(s) | Claire Ward (m. 1951) |
Sir Walter Russell Crocker KBE (25 March 1902 – 14 November 2002) was an Australian diplomat, writer and war veteran.
Crocker was born in Broken Hill, New South Wales, the eldest son of Robert Crocker and Alma Bray. He served in World War II with the British Army, becoming a lieutenant colonel.
He was ambassador or high commissioner to eleven countries, including India (twice), Indonesia, Canada,Italy, Belgium, Nepal, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.
Crocker was a Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia for more than nine years. He had two sons, Robert and Christopher.
Crocker has authored a well received biography of Nehru titled Nehru:A Contemporary's Estimate.
Crocker was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1955 while Australian Ambassador to Indonesia. He was later promoted to become a Knight Commander of the Order in December 1977, in recognition of his service to the public.
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