George T. Bolt
New Zealand public servant
About George T. Bolt
Lived 1900 – 1971 (aged 70). George T. Bolt was a New Zealand.
George Thomas Bolt (16 June 1900 – 20 March 1971) was a New Zealand public servant. He served as chairman of the Public Service Commission in New Zealand from 1953 to 1958. He was secretary of the Commission from 1936, and assistant commissioner from 1944.
Born in London, England, on 16 June 1900, Bolt was the son of George Henry and Emma Sarah Bolt. After the family migrated to New Zealand, he was educated at Wellington College, and qualified as an accountant. He joined the Public Service as a cadet in 1917. He died in Wellington Hospital, aged 70 years.
In 1953, Bolt was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. In the 1955 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, in recognition of his service as chairman of the Public Service Commission.
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Who was George T. Bolt?
New Zealand public servant
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George T. Bolt was born on 16 June 1900 in London.
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George T. Bolt died on 20 March 1971 in Wellington.
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George T. Bolt was New Zealand.
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