Historical information

Two page summary of the life of Ivan Layton.
During World War 2 he served in the South West Pacific area as a signaller in the Australia Corps of Signals, 2nd AIF. He became personal Staff Captain for General Blamey.
After the war he was the CEO of Legacy for 30 years. His secretary for 14 years was Wendy Faulkner who related that he loved theatre and was a great friend of Gracie Fields. Among his friends were Nurse Vivian Bullwinkle and Weary Dunlop.
He retired from Legacy in June 1979 after serving for 30 years, and was nominated to become a member of Legacy. He passed away on 15 September 1979.
Another source of information on Ivan Layton is when he was a 'Guest of Honour' at a Legacy function. His introduction and speech are recounted in the Bulletin of 22/5/1979.

Significance

A record of the appreciation of long serving staff.

Physical description

Black and white printed A4 page from the Bulletin about Ivan Layton.