Jim Molan
Australian military officer and politician (1950–2023)
Andrew James Molan AO DSC (11 April 1950 – 16 January 2023) was an Australian politician and former major general in the Australian Army. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He served as a senator for New South Wales from November 2019 until his death in January 2023. He was also a senator for New South Wales from December 2017 to June 2019.
Jim Molan | |
|---|---|
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 14 November 2019 – 16 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Sinodinos |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| In office 22 December 2017 – 30 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Fiona Nash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew James Molan 11 April 1950 East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 16 January 2023 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) |
Anne Molan (m. 1972) |
| Children | 4, including Erin |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales University of Queensland |
| Profession |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1968–2008 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Australian Defence College 1st Division 1st Brigade 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
| Battles/wars | East Timor Iraq War |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
Molan was born in East Melbourne, Victoria. He was married to Anne and has four children. One of his daughters is Erin Molan, a sports presenter.
In April 2021, Molan said he had an aggressive form of cancer.[2] He died on 16 January 2023, at the age of 72.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Maj Gen. (Rtd) (Jim) Andrew James Molan". Who's Who in Australia Online. ConnectWeb. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ↑ Galloway, Anthony (5 April 2021). "Senator Jim Molan diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ↑ Hurst, Daniel (17 January 2023). "Liberal senator Jim Molan dies aged 72 after 'sudden' decline in health". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
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