About Bob Armstrong
Lived 1911 – 1988 (aged 76). Bob Armstrong was an Australian civil servant.
Robert Edward Armstrong (24 July 191119 February 1988) was a senior Australian public servant and policy maker. Between May 1971 and June 1974 he was Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
Life and career Bob Armstrong was born on 24 July 1911 in Erskineville, Sydney.
In 1940, Armstrong enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force. Posted to the 7th Division headquarters as a clerk, he served in Egypt, Palestine, Africa, Syria and Java.
Armstrong died in Canberra on 19 February 1988.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Armstrong?
Australian public servant
When was Bob Armstrong born?
Bob Armstrong was born on 24 July 1911 in Erskineville.
When did Bob Armstrong die?
Bob Armstrong died on 19 February 1988 in Canberra.
What was Bob Armstrong's occupation?
Bob Armstrong was a civil servant.
What nationality was Bob Armstrong?
Bob Armstrong was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Armstrong (public servant)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Armstrong. https://biography.guide/bob-armstrong-civil-servant/
MLA: "Bob Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-armstrong-civil-servant/.
Chicago: "Bob Armstrong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-armstrong-civil-servant/.
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