Phil Connolly
Philip George Connolly DSC VRD (14 November 1899 – 13 February 1970) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Phil Connolly | |
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Connolly in 1943 | |
| 22nd Minister of Defence | |
| In office 12 December 1957 – 12 December 1960 | |
| Prime Minister | Walter Nash |
| Preceded by | Dean Eyre |
| Succeeded by | Dean Eyre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 November 1899 Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Died | 13 February 1970 (aged 70) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Phyllis Mirfin (1929-1934†) Molly Noton (1943-1970) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Engineer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Years of service | 1939-43 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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