Keith Officer
Sir Keith Officer | |
|---|---|
| Australian Ambassador to France | |
| In office 18 April 1950 – March 1955 | |
| Preceded by | William Hodgson |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Stirling |
| Australian Ambassador to China | |
| In office 15 November 1948 – 17 October 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Copland |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Australian Minister to the Netherlands | |
| In office 1946–1948 | |
| Preceded by | John Hood |
| Succeeded by | John Quinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1889 Toorak, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 21 June 1969 (aged 79) Southampton, England |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne (LLB) |
| Occupation | Public servant and diplomat |
| Civilian awards | Knight Bachelor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Military awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
Sir Frank Keith Officer, OBE, MC (2 October 1889 – 21 June 1969) was an Australian public servant and diplomat, best known for his postings in ambassadorial positions around the world.