Victor Smith
Sir Victor Smith | |
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| Born | 9 May 1913 Chatswood, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 July 1998 (aged 85) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1927–1975 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (1970–75) Chief of Naval Staff (1968–70) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (1967–68) HM Australian Fleet (1966–67) HMAS Melbourne (1961–62) HMAS Albatross (1957–58) HMAS Queenborough (1956–57) HMAS Quadrant (1955–56) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
| Relations | Victor Trumper (uncle) |
Admiral Sir Victor Alfred Trumper Smith, AC, KBE, CB, DSC (9 May 1913 – 10 July 1998) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. Smith's career culminated with his appointment as chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee—forerunner of the role of Australia's Chief of the Defence Force—from 1970 to 1975, following an earlier term as Chief of Naval Staff from 1968 to 1970.