Steve Gower
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Major General Stephen Newman Gower, AO (born 10 June 1940) is a retired Australian Army officer and former director of the Australian War Memorial (AWM).[1] During his time in the Army he saw combat as an artillery forward observer during the Vietnam War in 1966 and 1967.[2][3][4] He is also the author of the books Guns of the Regiment (1981) and Options for an Australian Defence Technological Strategy (1982).[5][6]
Quick Facts Director of the Australian War Memorial, Preceded by ...
Steve Gower | |
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Director of the Australian War Memorial | |
In office March 1996 – December 2012 | |
Preceded by | Brendon Kelson |
Succeeded by | Brendan Nelson |
Personal details | |
Born | Stephen Newman Gower (1940-06-10) 10 June 1940 (age 83) Adelaide, South Australia |
Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1959–1996 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Training Command (1995–96) 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (1978–80) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia |
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