Timothy William Barrett | |
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Born | 8 January 1959 |
Place of birth | Helston, United Kingdom |
Allegiance |
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Service/branch |
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Years of service | 1976 – present |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held |
Commander Australian Fleet Border Protection Command HMAS Albatross Navy Aviation Group Defence Force Recruiting |
Awards |
Member of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross |
Rear Admiral Timothy William "Tim" Barrett AM CSC RAN (born 8 January 1959)[1] is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy, currently serving as Commander Australian Fleet (COMAUSFLT).[2] On 4 April 2014, it was announced Barrett will be promoted to vice admiral and succeed Ray Griggs as Chief of Navy on 4 July 2014.[3]
Early life[]
Barrett was born in the Cornwall parish of Helston, England, on 8 January 1959. He emigrated to Australia, aged 11, in 1970.[4]
Military career[]
Barrett received a Bachelor of Arts in history and politics as well as a Master of Defence Studies from the University of New South Wales.[2]
Barrett has served as both aircrew with the Fleet Air Arm and as a seaman officer on a number of ships, including as flight commander aboard HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Canberra.[2]
Barrett assumed command of Border Protection Command on 9 February 2010, succeeding Rear Admiral Allan du Toit.[5]
Honours and awards[]
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | (26 January 2009)[6] |
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Conspicuous Service Cross | (26 January 2006)[7] |
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Australian Active Service Medal | |
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Australian Service Medal | |
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Defence Force Service Medal with 3 clasps | 35–39 years service |
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Australian Defence Medal |
References[]
- ↑ Styles, Aja (24 May 2011). "Navy border chief defends Christmas Island response". http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/navy-border-chief-defends-christmas-island-response-20110524-1f26c.html. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ↑ AAP (4 July 2014). "Air Marshal Mark Binskin has been announced as the new head of the Australian defence force.". Special Broadcasting Service. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/04/04/air-marshal-mark-binskin-named-new-defence-force-chief. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ↑ "Rear Adm. (Tim) Timothy William Barrett". Who's Who in Australia Online. Crown Content. http://0-www.connectweb.com.au.library.newcastle.edu.au/view-biography.aspx?pid=33380&p=WWA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- ↑ Navy News (18 February 2010). "Rear Admiral Barrett goes from Albatross to the border". Nowra, New South Wales: Fairfax Media. http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1004917/rear-admiral-barrett-goes-from-albatross-to-the-border/. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ↑ "Barrett, Timothy William - Member of the Order of Australia". Australian Government. 26 January 2009. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1139787&search_type=simple&showInd=true. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ↑ "Barrett, Timothy William - Conspicuous Service Cross". Australian Government. 26 January 2006. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1132105&search_type=simple&showInd=true. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
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