Christopher Smith (admiral)
Rear Admiral Christopher Erson Smith, CSM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He has commanded the ships HMAS Gladstone (2002–04), HMAS Darwin (2008–10) and the flagship HMAS Canberra (2015–17), and was appointed the Deputy Chief of Navy in September 2020.[1]
Christopher Smith | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Deputy Chief of Navy (2020–) Surface Force (2017–19) HMAS Canberra (2015–17) HMAS Darwin (2008–10) HMAS Gladstone (2002–04) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Helpem Fren Iraq War |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Medal |
Naval career
Smith joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1989 as a midshipman at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell.[2] He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2002 Australia Day Honours.[3]
References
- "Chris Smith". auto-biographical. Linkedin. 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- "Rear Admiral Christopher Smith". Royal Australian Navy. Australian Government. 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- "Australia Day 2002 Honours". Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. 26 January 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
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