Sir Ted Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand | |
| In office 1968–1971 | |
| Preceded by | David McNicol |
| Succeeded by | Dame Annabelle Rankin |
| Secretary of the Department of Defence | |
| In office 28 October 1956 – 5 January 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Frederick Shedden |
| Succeeded by | Sir Henry Bland |
| Secretary of the Department of Air | |
| In office 22 December 1951 – 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Melville Langslow |
| Succeeded by | Tich McFarlane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin William Hick 9 June 1910 Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Died | 14 May 1984 (aged 73) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Resting place | Gungahlin Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Jean MacPherson (m. 1937–59; her death) Lois Una Swindon (m. 1961–84; his death) |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Sir Edwin William "Ted" Hicks CBE (9 June 1910 – 14 May 1984) was a senior Australian public servant and diplomat. He was Secretary of the Department of Defence from 1956 to 1968.