George Bowden

About

Australian politician who represented Gippsland in the Australian parliament from 1943 to 1961.

Before Fame

He joined the Australian Imperial Force when he was twenty seven and fought on the Western Front during World War One.

Trivia

He was a farmer by profession and represented the Australian Country Party in the Australian House of Representatives.

Family Life

He never married, but was cared for by his sister in his older years.

Associated With

He was serving in the Australian parliament when Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in 1952.