Ian Kennison
Ian Kennison | |
|---|---|
| 5th Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service | |
| In office 8 November 1975 – 10 July 1981 | |
| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Bill Robertson |
| Succeeded by | John Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 December 1920 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | May 2000 (aged 79) |
| Spouse |
Patricia Altorfer (m. 1943) |
| Education | Melbourne Church of England Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Australian Artillery |
Ian James Stodart Kennison CBE (19 December 1920 – May 2000) was an Australian intelligence officer, soldier and public servant, who was Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service from 1975 to 1981.