David Hamer

David Hamer
Hamer in 1970
Senator for Victoria
In office
1 July 1978 – 30 June 1990
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Isaacs
In office
13 December 1975 – 10 November 1977
Preceded byGareth Clayton
Succeeded byBill Burns
In office
25 October 1969 – 18 May 1974
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byGareth Clayton
Personal details
Born(1923-09-05)5 September 1923
Melbourne, Australia
Died14 January 2002(2002-01-14) (aged 78)
Melbourne, Australia
PartyLiberal
Spouse
Barbara McPherson
(m. 1955)
Children3
OccupationNaval officer
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1937–1968
RankCaptain
CommandsHMAS Vampire
Battles/wars
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
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David John Hamer AM, DSC (5 September 1923 – 14 January 2002) was an Australian politician and Royal Australian Navy officer.