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A biography of Sir (Ernest) Edward "Weary" Dunlop, a medical officer and a legend of the Second World War. Learn about his life, career, achievements and legacy as a prisoner of war, a surgeon and a humanitarian.
Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.
Weary Dunlop, Australian physician, one of the most famous Australian World War II veterans, remembered for the compassionate medical care and leadership he provided for fellow POWs who were captured by the Japanese and forced to build the Burma Railway. Learn more about Dunlop’s life and work.
Quick Facts. Australian Celebrities Born In July. Also Known As: Colonel Sir Ernest Edward Dunlop. Died At Age: 85. Surgeons Australian Men. Died on: July 2, 1993. place of death: Melbourne, Australia. Notable Alumni: Victorian College Of Pharmacy, Ormond College. More Facts. Recommended Lists: Australian Celebrities. University Of Melbourne.
2 de jul. de 1993 · Biography of decorated Australian WW2 veteran, surgeon and former prisoner of war (POW) Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop who advocated for POWs in his post-war life
Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop (1907–1993), surgeon, army medical officer, war veterans’ advocate, and public figure, was born on 12 July 1907 at Wangaratta, Victoria, younger of two sons of Victorian-born parents James Henry Dunlop, farmer, and his wife Alice Emily Maud, née Payne.
By the time this photograph was taken in 1986 when he was nearly 80 years of age, Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop (1907–93) was one of Australia's most revered citizens. He was celebrated not only for his role in saving lives during World War II (1939–45) on the Thai-Burma Railway but also for his postwar work in promoting Australian-Asian relations.
