Sydney Earnest Christian, CMG (17 April 1868 – 17 May 1931) was an Australian Army colonel and temporary brigadier general in the First World War. He retired in 1918 with the rank of honorary brigadier general.

Sydney Earnest Christian
Christian, c.1916
Born(1868-04-17)17 April 1868
Sydney, New South Wales
Died17 May 1931(1931-05-17) (aged 63)
Sydney, New South Wales
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchAustralian Army
Years of service1891–1918
RankBrigadier General
Commands5th Division Artillery (1916–17)
1st Field Artillery Brigade (1914–16)
1st Battery, Royal Australian Field Artillery (1910–14)
Battles / wars
AwardsCompanion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Mentioned in Despatches (2)
Legion of Honour (France)

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