Anthony Carwardine
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Anthony Carwardine
| Anthony Michael Carwardine | |
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| Born | 25 March 1938 Sydney Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Newington College Royal Australian Naval College Britannia Royal Naval College United States Naval War College |
| Occupation | Retired Royal Australian Navy officer |
| Title | Rear Admiral Anthony (Gerry) Carwardine AO RAN (Rtd) |
| Spouse | Alexandra (Sandy) Carwardine née Ruxton |
| Children | One son, one daughter |
| Parents | K J Carwardine |
Rear Admiral Anthony (Gerry) Carwardine AO is a retired Australian naval officer, Chief of Naval Personnel in the Royal Australian Navy and former Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy.
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Early life
Carwardine was educated at Newington College (1947-1953), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House, [1] before entering the Royal Australian Naval College.
- Entered - Royal Australian Navy (1954)
- Served - HMA Ships Queenborough, Quiberon, Vendetta, Brisbane, Melbourne, Banks, Gull, and HM Ships Carron and Corunna (1956-1974)
- Commanding Officer - HMAS Swan (1976-1978)
- Director - Naval Data Combat System Centre (1980-1983)
- Commander - HMAS Adelaide (1983-1985)
- Commanding Officer - HMAS Cerberus (1986-1988)
- Naval Officer Commanding - Victoria (1986-1988)
- Chief - Naval Personnel (1988-1990)
- Defence Attache - Washington, D.C. (1991-1992)
- Commandant - Australian Defence Force Academy (1993-1995)[2]
Retirement
Since 1998 Carwardine has been a service member of the Veterans' Review Board, representing the Australian Capital Territory.
Honours
- National Medal (1977) - Awarded for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances in times of emergency and national disaster and in direct protection of life and property
- National Medal, 1st Clasp (1981) - Awarded for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances in times of emergency and national disaster and in direct protection of life and property
- Member, Order of Australia (1986) - In recognition of service to the Ryal Australian Navy, particularly as Commanding Officer of HMAS Adelaide
- Officer, Order of Australia (1990) - In recognition of service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly as the Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel[3]
References
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp30
- ^ Who's Who in Australia (Crown Content, 2008) pp424
- ^ "It's an Honour". http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?breif=true&page=1&search_type=quick.
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