Patrick Jay Hurley -
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Patrick Jay Hurley (1883–1963)
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Non-career appointee
States of Residence: New Mexico, Oklahoma
States of Residence: New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (New Zealand)
Appointed: February 14, 1942
Presentation of Credentials: April 24, 1942
Termination of Mission: Left post on August 12, 1942- The Legation in Wellington had been established on April 1, 1942, with Hurley in charge pending presentation of his letter of credence.
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (China)
Appointed: November 30, 1944
Presentation of Credentials: January 8, 1945
Termination of Mission: Left post on September 22, 1945- Commissioned to China.