Steve Gower facts for kids
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Major General
Steve Gower
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Steve Gower at an announcement of additional government funding for the AWM in 2011
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| Director of the Australian War Memorial | |
| In office March 1996 – December 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Brendon Kelson |
| Succeeded by | Brendan Nelson |
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| Born |
Stephen Newman Gower
10 June 1940 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
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| 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 |
Stephen Newman Gower was born on June 10, 1940. He is a retired Major General from the Australian Army. He also used to be the director of the Australian War Memorial (AWM).
During his time in the Army, he served in the Vietnam War. He was an artillery forward observer in 1966 and 1967. Mr. Gower has also written two books. These are Guns of the Regiment (1981) and Options for an Australian Defence Technological Strategy (1982).
Early Life and Army Career
Stephen Gower was born in Adelaide, South Australia. His parents were Allan Martin and Agnes Fanny Gower. He went to Unley High School and Prince Alfred College.
In 1959, he joined the Royal Military College, Duntroon. This is a special school for training army officers. He graduated in 1961. After graduating, he became a lieutenant in the Royal Australian Artillery. On July 3, 1965, Stephen Gower married Heather Eunice. They have one daughter.
Leading the Australian War Memorial
Stephen Gower became the Director of the Australian War Memorial in 1996. This important role meant he was in charge of the museum. The museum helps people remember Australia's military history.
He worked as the director until November 2011. At that time, he took a break to care for someone full-time. Nola Anderson then became the acting director for a while. In December 2012, Brendan Nelson took over as the new director.
