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.