| Bill Dovers | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1951 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1970-? |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | HMAS Adelaide |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
| Relations | Rear Admiral William John Dovers (father) |
Rear Admiral William Anthony George "Bill" Dovers CSC, RAN (born 19 September 1951) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy.[1]
Early life[]
Bill Dovers was educated at Newington College (1959–1969), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House,[2] before entering the Royal Australian Naval College in 1970.
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Dovers has served aboard the Australian warships HMAS Swan (DE50), HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Anzac, HMAS Vendetta, and HMAS Duchess, along with American destroyer USS Cochrane.
Honours[]
- Conspicuous Service Cross (1991) - In recognition of service to the RAN as CO of HMAS Adelaide during the Gulf War [3]
References[]
- ↑ - Dovers, William Anthony George (1951-), RADM, CSC
- ↑ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp54
- ↑ It's an Honour
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