Background
Hensley, Gerald Christopher Philip was born on December 4, 1935 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Son of Leonard Joseph and Edith Marlow (Vincent) Hensley.
New Zealand government official
Hensley, Gerald Christopher Philip was born on December 4, 1935 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Son of Leonard Joseph and Edith Marlow (Vincent) Hensley.
Master of Arts with 1st class honours, University New Zealand, 1958.
High commissioner of New Zealand to Singapore, 1976-1980. Head Prime Minister's Department, New Zealand, 1980-1987. Coordinator domestic and external security Government of New Zealand, 1987-1989, secretary of defense, 1991-1999.
Married Juliet Mary Austen Young, February 20, 1960. Children: Caroline, Gerald, Sarah, Sophie.