George Gawler

George Gawler KH
2nd Governor of South Australia
In office 17 October 1838 (1838-10-17) – 15 May 1841 (1841-May-15)
Monarch	Victoria
Preceded by	John Hindmarsh
Succeeded by	George Grey
Personal details
Born	(1795-07-21)21 July 1795
Died	7 May 1869 (1869-05-08) (aged 73) Southsea
Resting place	Portsmouth
Spouse	Maria
Occupation	Army officer, Colonial administrator
Awards	Military General Service Medal
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch/service	British Army
Years of service	1810–1850
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Napoleonic Wars Peninsular War Siege of Badajoz (WIA) Battle of Vitoria Battle of the Pyrenees Battle of the Bidassoa Battle of Nivelle Battle of the Nive Battle of Orthez Battle of Toulouse Hundred Days Battle of Waterloo

Colonel George Gawler KH (21 July 1795 – 7 May 1869) was the second Governor of South Australia, at the same time serving as Resident Commissioner, from 17 October 1838 until 15 May 1841.