Sir John Overall | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission | |
| In office 1958–1972 | |
| Succeeded by | William Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1913 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 2 September 2001 (aged 88) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Education | Sydney Technical College |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Civilian awards | Knight Bachelor Commander of the Order of the British Empire Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 1st Parachute Battalion |
| Battles/wars | |
| Military awards | Military Cross & Bar |
Sir John Wallace Overall, CBE, MC & Bar (15 July 1913 – 2 September 2001) was an Australian Second World War veteran and architect. As inaugural Commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission from 1957 to 1972, he made a significant contribution to the development of Canberra.