Robert Fowler (5 March 1888 – 8 May 1965) was an Australian surgeon and soldier.
Robert Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 1888 |
| Died | 8 May 1965 (aged 77) |
| Education | Caulfield Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation(s) | surgeon and gynaecologist |
| Years active | 1911–1955 |
| Known for | pioneer of (Australian) medical statistics, especially known for establishing the association between tobacco smoking and lung cancer |
Family
The son, and eldest of the four children of the surgeon Walter Fowler (1857-1917),[1] and Alice Maud Fowler (1862-1946), née Wacher,[2] Robert Fowler was born at East Smithfield, London, England on 5 March 1888.
He married Elsie Walsh (1891-1975), in Egypt, on 12 January 1915.[3][4][5]
Education
Having won a scholarship to do so, he attended Caulfield Grammar School for three years: 1900–1902.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Military service
He served in World War I with the Australian Mounted Division,[12][13] obtaining the rank of Colonel.[14]
Medical practitioner
In civilian life he practiced at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne;[15] represented the Victoria Branch of the British Medical Association;[16] was an advocate of the 'Airway Ambulance' (forerunner to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia);[17][18] served on the staff of the Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs;[14] researched the use of the Radium Ray for cancer treatment;[19] and pioneered the linkage between smoking and lung cancer.[20][21]
Death
See also
Notes
References
- Webber, Horace (1981). Years May Pass On... Caulfield Grammar School, 1881–1981. Centenary Committee, Caulfield Grammar School, (East St Kilda). ISBN 0-9594242-0-2.
- Combined World War One and World War Two Service Record: Robert Fowler (WWI: no service number; WWII: VX111272), National Archives of Australia.
- Second World War Nominal Roll: Colonel Robert Fowler (VX111272/V146682), Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- Howie-Wills, "Malariology in Australia between the First and Second World Wars (Part 2 of ‘Pioneers of Australian Military Malariology’)", Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health, Vol.24, No.2, (April 2016), pp.28-39.