• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0659

Lobb, Diana Joan (Di)

  • MBE
(1930 – 2020)
  • Born 8 June, 1930, London England
  • Died 17 July, 2020, Canberra Australian Capital Territory Australia
  • Occupation Servicewoman

Summary

Dianna Lobb, the daughter of Leonard and Violet (née Davidson) Lobb, was educated at Fort Street Girl’s High School, Sydney. In 1978 she became the first woman to review guard at Headquarters 2nd Military District at Victoria Barracks, Sydney. The same year she became commanding officer and chief instructor of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) School, Sydney. On 12 June 1971 Lobb was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Events

  • 1971

    Appointed Member to the Order of the British Empire

  • 1978

    Commanding officer and chief instructor of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps

  • 1978

    First woman to review guard at the 2nd Military District Headquarters Victoria Barracks in Sydney

  • 1977

    Member of the WRAAC Association

  • 1975 - 1977

    Member of Gymea Toastmistresses Club

Archival resources

  • National Library of Australia
    • [Biographical cuttings on Diana Lobb, Major, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals]

Published resources

Related entries


  • Related Organisations
    • Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) (1951 - 1985)
    • Fort Street Girls' High School (1911 - 1975)
  • Membership
    • Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Association (NSW Branch) (1977 - )