Ragnar Garrett

Australian general (1900-1977) · Australia · On the map · Died at 77

Lieutenant General Sir Alwyn Ragnar Garrett, was a senior commander in the Australian Army. He served as Chief of the General Staff (CGS) from 1958 to 1960.

Ragnar Garrett is read about 5 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Brigadier Garrett with Lieutenant General Kanda at the Japanese surrender on Bougainville, 8 September 1945. Vice Admiral Samejima sits opposite, and Lieutenant General Savige is at the head of table.

Brigadier Garrett (left) with Air Commodore Alan Charlesworth in Nagano, Japan, c. 1949

Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Companion of the Order of the Bath

About this person

Country

Australia

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1900 to 1977 · aged 77