Christopher Angus Ritchie | |
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 Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie (left) receives an award from Admiral Vern Clark, U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, February 2003 | |
| Born | 16 January 1949 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1968–2005 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | 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 |
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.