| David Johnston | |
|---|---|
 David Johnston (2nd from left) cuts a ceremonial cake | |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
Border Protection Command HMAS Newcastle HMAS Adelaide |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Member of the Order of Australia Commendation for Distinguished Service |
Vice Admiral David Lance Johnston AM, RAN is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. It was announced on 28 May 2014 that Johnston would be promoted to vice admiral on 4 April and appointed as Chief of Joint Operations from 20 May 2014. He has previously been posted as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 in Operation Slipper and Commander Border Protection Command.[1]
Honours and awards[]
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | 2012 Australia Day Honours[2] |
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Commendation for Distinguished Service | 2012 Australia Day Honours[3] |
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Australian Active Service Medal | with ICAT clasp |
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Afghanistan Medal | |
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Australian Service Medal | |
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Defence Force Service Medal with 3 clasps | 30–34 years service |
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Australian Defence Medal |
References[]
- ↑ "New Chief of Joint Operations announced". http://www.defence.gov.au/defencenews/stories/2014/mar/0328.htm.
- ↑ Member of the Order of Australia - 26 January 2012 Citation: For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior Naval and Joint operational staff appointments.
- ↑ Commendation for Distinguished Service - 26 January 2012 Citation: For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operations SLIPPER and KRUGER from October 2010 to March 2011.
External links[]
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