David Hamer

David Hamer
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Isaacs
In office
25 October 1969 – 18 May 1974
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byGareth Clayton
In office
13 December 1975 – 10 November 1977
Preceded byGareth Clayton
Succeeded byBill Burns
Senator for Victoria
In office
1 July 1978 – 30 June 1990
Personal details
Born(1923-09-05)5 September 1923
Melbourne, Victoria
Died14 January 2002(2002-01-14) (aged 78)
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia
SpouseBarbara May McPherson
Children3 children, 8 grandchildren
OccupationNaval officer
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1937–1968
RankCaptain
CommandsHMAS Vampire
Battles/wars
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross

David John Hamer AM, DSC (5 September 1923 – 14 January 2002) was an Australian politician and Royal Australian Navy officer.