Bill Grayden
William Leonard Grayden (born 5 August 1920) is a former Australian politician. He was born in Perth, Western Australia. He was in the military with the 2/16th Infantry Battalion from 1940–1946.[1]
Bill Grayden | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 29 May 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Len Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Harry Webb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Leonard Grayden 5 August 1920 Perth, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Betsy Marie Chadwick (1926–2007) |
| Relations | Nat Harper (grandfather) David Grayden (brother) |
| Children | 5 sons and 5 daughters |
| Residence | South Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Service/branch | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | WX8868 |
| Unit | 2/16th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia |
In 1947, he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Middle Swan, where he remained until 1949.
Along with George Pearce, Grayden is the earliest surviving MP, and one of only two living "Forty-Niner" Liberal MPs.
References
- ↑ Grayden, Bill (1989). "Hon Bill Grayden AM" (pdf). Perth, WA: Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 4 October 2016.