Roden Cutler

Sir Roden Cutler
32nd Governor of New South Wales
In office
20 January 1966 – 19 January 1981
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierSir Robert Askin (1966–75)
Tom Lewis (1975–76)
Sir Eric Willis (1976)
Neville Wran (1976–81)
LieutenantSir Kenneth Street (1966–72)
Sir Leslie Herron (1972–73)
Sir John Kerr (1972–74)
Sir Laurence Street (1974–81)
Preceded bySir Eric Woodward
Succeeded bySir James Rowland
Personal details
Born(1916-05-24)24 May 1916
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Died21 February 2002(2002-02-21) (aged 85)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse(s)Helen, Lady Cutler (1946–90)
Joan, Lady Cutler (1993–02)
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service1936–42
RankLieutenant
UnitSydney University Regiment (1936–40)
2/5th Field Regiment (1940–42)
Battles/wars
AwardsVictoria Cross

Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE (24 May 1916 – 21 February 2002) was an Australian diplomat, the longest-serving Governor of New South Wales and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth armed forces.