Theodore Eric Nave | |
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| Born | 18 March 1899 Croydon, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 23 June 1993 (aged 94) Mooloolaba, Queensland |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1916–1947 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
| Other work | Cryptanalyst, intelligence officer |
Captain Eric Nave OBE (18 March 1899 – 23 June 1993) was an Australian cryptographer and intelligence officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Royal Navy, noted for his work with joint Allied intelligence units during World War II. He served in the navy from 1916 to 1949, then served as an officer in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation until 1959.[1]