Gordon Jockel
| Gordon Jockel CBE | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Gordon Albert Jockel 4 June 1920 Manly, New South Wales |
| Died | 18 September 2015 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
Gordon Albert Jockel CBE (4 June 1920 – 18 September 2015) was an Australian public servant and diplomat.[1]
Jockel joined Australia's diplomatic service in 1944.[2] Among other roles, he served in appointments as Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Commissioner to Singapore, Ambassador to Indonesia and Ambassador to Thailand.
From February 1972 to 1977, Jockel was Director of the Joint Intelligence Organisation.[3]
Jockel died on 18 September 2015.[1]
Awards
In June 1964, Jockel was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.[4] He was promoted to a Commander of the Order in the 1971 Queen's Birthday Honours.[5]
References
- 1 2 Furlonger, Bob; Woodard, Garry (2 October 2015). "Gordon Jockel: Diplomat and spymaster had expert grasp of balance-of-power politics". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). Archived from the original on 7 February 2016.
- ↑ "Envoy to Indonesia". The Canberra Times (ACT). 25 January 1969. p. 9.
- ↑ Juddery, Bruce (2 June 1972). "The forecasters at Russell Hill". The Canberra Times (ACT). p. 2.
- ↑ "Search Australian Honours: JOCKEL, Gordon Albert, The Order of the British Empire - Officer (Civil)", itsanhonour.gov.au (Australian Government), archived from the original on 27 April 2016
- ↑ "Three CBEs in 23 awards to come to Canberra". The Canberra Times (ACT). 12 June 1971. p. 10.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ralph Harry |
Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations Office in Geneva 1956–1959 |
Succeeded by Lawrence Arnott |
| Preceded by David McNicol |
Australian Commissioner to Singapore 1960–1963 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Max Loveday |
Australian Ambassador to Indonesia 1969–1972 |
Succeeded by Robert Furlonger |
| Preceded by Marshall Johnston |
Australian Ambassador to Thailand 1978–1985 |
Succeeded by Richard Smith |
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