Kathleen May Fowler, AM (c. 1925 – 17 November 2012)[1] was an Australian military officer. She served as director of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1975.[2] She is credited with introducing maternity leave in the Australian army service.[3]
Kathleen Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1925 |
| Died | (aged 87) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Women's Army Service Women's Royal Australian Army Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1947 1951–1977 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (1972–77) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia |
References
edit- ^ "Kathleen Fowler". The Age. 27 November 2012.
- ^ "Fowler, Kathleen May, (Colonel, AM)". National Library of Australia.
- ^ Simon Brown (14 April 2015). "The maternity that changed the military". South Coast Register.
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