Francis Michael Forde was the 15th prime minister of Australia from 6 to 13 July 1945, in a caretaker capacity following the death of John Curtin. He was deputy leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 1932 to 1946 and is the shortest-serving prime minister in Australia's history. Born: July 18, 1890 Died: January 28, 1983 In office: July 6, 1945 – July 13, 1945 Wiki link