About Maurice Austin
Lived 1916 – 1985 (aged 68). Maurice Austin was an Australian military personnel.
Brigadier Maurice "Bunny" Austin, (15 December 1916 – 13 October 1985) was an Australian Army officer. He served in the Second Australian Imperial Force in the Second World War, commanded the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in 1952, and led the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in the Korean War in 1952–53.
His appointments included Commandant of the Jungle Training Centre; Commander of the Logistic Support Force; Director of Personnel Services and honorary ADC to the Governor General.
On retirement from the army he was appointed the Australian Army Historian where he researched and published works on the history of the army in Australia from 1788 to federation.
The nickname "Bunny" comes from the fact that Thomas Austin (no relation) is believed to have been the first person to introduce rabbits in Australia.
In 1940, Austin married Enid Veronica Lyons, the daughter of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Maurice Austin's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Maurice Austin's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Austin?
Australian Army officer
When was Maurice Austin born?
Maurice Austin was born on 15 December 1916 in Geelong.
When did Maurice Austin die?
Maurice Austin died on 13 October 1985 in Canberra.
What was Maurice Austin's occupation?
Maurice Austin was a military personnel.
What nationality was Maurice Austin?
Maurice Austin was Australian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Austin. https://biography.guide/maurice-austin/
MLA: "Maurice Austin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-austin/.
Chicago: "Maurice Austin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice-austin/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC