Chris Ritchie

Christopher Angus Ritchie
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
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1968–2005
RankVice Admiral
CommandsChief 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 / warsVietnam War
Gulf War
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia
Legion of Merit (United States)
Other workPatron of the Australasian Hydrographic Society

Vice Admiral Christopher Angus Ritchie AO (born 16 January 1949) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy, who served as Chief of Navy from 2002 to 2005.