David Wells (admiral)

David Wells
Born(1918-11-19)19 November 1918
Inverell, New South Wales
Died27 September 1983(1983-09-27) (aged 64)
Coolah, New South Wales
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1933–1975
RankRear Admiral
CommandsHM Australian Fleet (1974–75)
ANZUK (1971–73)
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (1970–71)
East Australia Area (1968–70)
HMAS Albatross (1967–68)
HMAS Melbourne (1965–67)
HMAS Voyager (1959–60)
HMAS Queenborough (1954–56)
Battles / wars
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire

Rear Admiral David Charles Wells, CBE (19 November 1918 – 27 September 1983) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Navy, who commanded ANZUK in Singapore from its formation in November 1971 until 1973.