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James Rowland

Chief of the Air Staff and Governor of New South Wales (1922-1999) · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76

Air Marshal Sir James Anthony Rowland, was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), serving as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) from 1975 to 1979. He held office as Governor of New South Wales from 1981 to 1989, and was Chancellor of the University of Sydney from 1990 to 1991.

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1999Died27 May 19991987Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward1977Knight Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAwardNational MedalAward1955Air Force CrossAward1945Distinguished Flying CrossAward1922Born1 November 1922

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Awards

Companion of the Order of Australia1987
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire1977
National Medal1977
Air Force Cross1955
Distinguished Flying Cross1945

About this person

Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1999 · aged 76