D. Bruce Ross

Sir Dudley Bruce Ross (21 May 1892 – 19 November 1984), generally referred to as Bruce or D. Bruce Ross, was an Australian judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia from 1952 to 1963. He served in both World Wars, and was knighted in 1962.

Early life and education Dudley Bruce Ross was born on 21 May 1892 in the Adelaide suburb of North Adelaide, the only son of William Alexander Ross (died 28 October 1894) and Annie Isabella Ross, née O'Halloran (27 April 1863 – February 1937), who married on 8 May 1888. His father died when he was very young, and he was brought up by his mother,

Career In 1921 Ross joined with his uncle T. S. O'Halloran in partnership as O'Halloran & Ross.

He was a member of the Council of Law Society from 1936 to 1952,

During the Second World War, Ross served as a legal officer, with the rank of captain. He was appointed to the Supreme Court Bench on 20 November 1952,

He was a member of the Anglican Church and served as chancellor for the Diocese of Adelaide and of Willochra for 27 years.

He was created a Knight Bachelor in the 1962 New Year Honours.

Personal life Ross married Margaret Eleanor Waterhouse (6 June 1891 – 20 November 1848) on 21 July 1920. Margaret was a daughter of Herbert Whitney Waterhouse (1860–1928), closely associated with the Cheer-Up Society (as was T.J.S. O'Halloran) and Minda Home. They had a home in Collinswood.

Death He died on 19 November 1984.