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Sydney Christian

1868 – 1931

Australian general

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About Sydney Christian

Lived 1868 – 1931 (aged 63). Sydney Christian was a military personnel.

Sydney Earnest Christian, (17 April 1868 – 17 May 1931) was an Australian Army colonel and temporary brigadier general in the First World War. He retired in 1918 with the rank of honorary brigadier general.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Geelong Grammar School
Awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Legion of Honour; Mentioned in Despatches
Also known as
Sydney Earnest Christian

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sydney Christian's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sydney Christian?

Australian general (1868-1931)

When was Sydney Christian born?

Sydney Christian was born on 17 April 1868 in Sydney.

When did Sydney Christian die?

Sydney Christian died on 17 May 1931 in Sydney.

What was Sydney Christian's occupation?

Sydney Christian was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sydney Christian

· Wikidata: Q7659871

· DBpedia: Sydney Christian

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