Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie (left) receives an award from Admiral Vern Clark, U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, February 2003
Born
(1949-01-16) 16 January 1949 (age 75) Melbourne, Victoria
Allegiance
Australia
Service/branch
Royal Australian Navy
Years of service
1968–2005
Rank
Vice Admiral
Commands held
Chief of Navy (2002–05) Deputy Chief of Navy (1999) Maritime Commander Australia (1997–99) HMAS Brisbane (1990–91) HMAS Torrens (1986–87) HMAS Tarakan (1973–74)
Battles/wars
Vietnam War Gulf War
Awards
Officer of the Order of Australia Legion of Merit (United States)
Other work
Patron of the Australasian Hydrographic Society
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