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John Dwyer

politician

John Dwyer

Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross (1890–1962)

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About John Dwyer

John James Dwyer, VC Commonly known as Jack or JJ, he was a politician and an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1931 representing the Labor Party, Dwyer served as Deputy Premier of Tasmania from August 1958 to May 1959 and remained in office until his death.

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Occupation: politician, soldier
Position held: Deputy Premier of Tasmania, Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
Citizenship: Australia
Born: March 9, 1890

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Parliament of Tasmania via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Died

January 17, 1962

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