David Shackleton (admiral)

David John Shackleton
Born (1948-03-02) 2 March 1948 (age 76)
Leeds, United Kingdom
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1966–2002
RankVice Admiral
CommandsChief of Navy (1999–02)
HMAS Brisbane (1992)
HMAS Derwent (1989)
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia
Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)

Vice Admiral David John Shackleton AO (born 2 March 1948) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), who served as Chief of Navy from 1999 to 2002.