Timothy William Barrett | |
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![]() Tim Barrett in September 2016 | |
Born | Helston, United Kingdom | 8 January 1959
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Navy Reserve |
Years of service | 1976–Present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | Chief of Navy Commander Australian Fleet Border Protection Command Defence Force Recruiting Navy Aviation Group HMAS Albatross 817 Squadron RAN |
Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) Officer of Legion of Honour (France) |
Vice Admiral Timothy William Barrett, AO, CSC (born 8 January 1959)[1] is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve. Barrett served as Commander Australian Fleet from 2011 to 2014, before being appointed Chief of Navy in June 2014. He retired in July 2018 after four years as navy chief and 42 years in the navy.[2][3]