David Hurley

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Hurley
Occupation	Military Officer
Date Of Birth	Aug 26, 1953(1953-08-26)
Age	71
Birthplace	Wollongong
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Virgo

David Hurley Biography

David Hurley is one of the most popular and richest Military Officer who was born on August 26, 1953 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

General David John Hurley, AC, DSC, FTSE (born 26 August 1953) is an Australian former senior officer in the Australian Army who is the 27th Governor-General of Australia, in office since 1 July 2019. He was previously the 38th Governor of New South Wales, serving from 2014 to 2019.

Hurley entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon, as an officer cadet in January 1972. On graduating from Duntroon in December 1975, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. His initial posting was to the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). Promoted to captain, he was appointed adjutant of the Sydney University Regiment before becoming regimental adjutant of the Royal Australian Regiment. He went on exchange to the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, a British Army unit, before serving with 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.

David Hurley Net Worth

David Hurley is one of the richest Military Officer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Hurley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

David John Hurley was born on 26 August 1953 in Wollongong, New South Wales, to Norma and James Hurley. His father was an Illawarra steelworker and his mother worked in a grocery store. Hurley grew up in Port Kembla and attended Port Kembla High School, where he completed his Higher School Certificate in

1971. He subsequently graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon with a Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Diploma in Defence Studies.

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Who is David Hurley Dating?

According to our records, David Hurley married to Linda Hurley. As of December 1, 2023, David Hurley’s is not dating anyone.

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In a 42-year military career, Hurley deployed on Operation Solace in Somalia in 1993, commanded the 1st Brigade (1999–2000), was the inaugural Chief of Capability Development Group (2003–2007) and Chief of Joint Operations (2007–2008) and served as Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2008–2011). His career culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force on 4 July 2011, in succession to Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston. Hurley retired from the army in June 2014, and succeeded Dame Marie Bashir as Governor of New South Wales on 2 October 2014.

Facts & Trivia

Joseph Ranked on the list of most popular Military Officer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. David Hurley celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

Lieutenant General David Morrison, the 2016 Australian of the Year, credited Hurley with the phrase “the standard you walk past is the standard you accept” in his anti-misogyny speech, which became “one of the most quoted phrases” of Morrison’s speech.

Top Facts about David Hurley

1. David Hurley is a retired Australian Army general.
2. He served as the Chief of Defence Force from 2011-2014.
3. Hurley was appointed Governor-General of Australia in 2018.
4. He is the second former military officer to hold the position.
5. Hurley has been awarded numerous military honors and awards.
6. He is known for his leadership and commitment to service.
7. Hurley has advocated for veterans’ rights and mental health support.
8. He is married with three children and four grandchildren.
9. Hurley enjoys rugby, golf, and reading history books.
10. As Governor-General, he represents Queen Elizabeth II in Australia’s constitutional monarchy system.

What did David Hurley do?

In a 42-year military career, Hurley deployed on Operation Solace in Somalia in 1993, commanded the 1st Brigade (1999–2000), was the inaugural Chief of Capability Development Group (2003–2007) and Chief of Joint Operations (2007–2008) and served as Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2008–2011).

Who was Australia's first Governor-General?

Australia has had 26 Governors-General. The first Governor-General was the Right Honourable John Adrian Louis Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun , who served from 1901 to 1903. The first Australian-born Governor-General was the Right Honourable Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs, who served from 1931 to 1936.

What do you call the Governor-General?

The Governor-General’s official title is His Excellency , General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd). Mrs Hurley’s official title is Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley. In conversation, you say: Your Excellency (you can also use Governor-General or Sir after the first greeting)

Who is the Governor-General's wife?

Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley (nee McMartin) was born and raised in Sydney. She was educated at Kingsgrove High School and went on to become a teacher, commencing in 1976. She married David Hurley in 1977.

How long does the Governor-General serve?

Appointed by The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Governor General usually holds office for 5 years.