Notable Salvos
The Salvation Army in Australia has had many notable individuals who have contributed to the culture and values of this country.
Read their extraordinary stories
James Barker
British-born Salvation Army officer, Major James Barker was one of the early pioneers of The Salvation Army’s social work in Australia.
William McKenzie
Chaplain William ‘Fighting ‘Mac’ McKenzie (1869–1947) was a man of principle and courage.
Mary Anderson
Her first 12 years after graduating from The Salvation Army's Training College in 1901 were devoted to corps (church) work.
Arthur McIlveen
The second of The Salvation Army's officers to earn the nickname ‘Fighting Mac’ from Australian troops.
Marjorie Scoble
Lieutenant-Colonel Marjorie Scoble was an Australian nurse and Salvation Army officer.
Eva Burrows
Second Australian to be elected as General of The Salvation Army, a position she held from 1986 to 1993.