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Sydney Rowell

Australian general (1894–1975)

  • Fame46.0
  • Momentum6.5
  • Wikipedia501
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Lived 1894–1975, aged 81Australia
AustraliaAustraliaOther
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  • Era
    1894–1975
    Aged 81
  • Awards
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    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-19

Lieutenant General Sir Sydney Fairbairn Rowell, was an Australian soldier who served as Chief of the General Staff from 17 April 1950 to 15 December 1954. As Vice Chief of the General Staff from 8 January 1946 to 16 April 1950, he played a key role in the post-Second World War reorganisation of the Army, and in the 1949 Australian coal strike. However, he is best known as the commander who was dismissed in the Kokoda Track campaign.

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Momentum6.5
Historical8.6
Source confidence55.0
Completeness60.0
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