Background
Linwood, Russell John was born on December 1, 1952 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Son of Colin Desmond and Thelma Shirley (Kleidon) Linwood.
Australian army officer and state official
Linwood, Russell John was born on December 1, 1952 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Son of Colin Desmond and Thelma Shirley (Kleidon) Linwood.
Bachelor in Military Studies, University New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 1973. Bachelor Educational Studies, University Queensland, Brisbane, 1982. Master of Science, Florida State University, 1983.
MDefStud, MHlthSc, Queensland University of Technology, 2002.
Commissioned lieutenant Australian Army, 1973, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1990. Numerous positions through Commander officer 1st Recruit Training Battalion, 1970-1992. Staff officer weapons, 1992-1997.
Combat training center team leader, since 1998. Director educational services Queensland Ambulance Service, Brisbane, 1992-1994, 96-97, assistant commissioner, 1994-1995, manager special projects, since 1997, quality coordinator, 1997—2002.
Leader Boy Scouts Australia, Canberra and Wagga, 1987-1991. Member Australia Day Council, 1992-1995. Member, chairman curriculum advisory committees University and Technology College Level, Brisbane, 1994-1998.
Fellow Australian Institute Management, Australian College Health Service Executives (associate). Member Australian Institute Ambulance Officers.
Married Judith Ann Heron, December 14, 1973. Children: Grant, Mark, Rebecca.