Alan Lee Beaumont

Beaumont, Alan Lee (1934-2004), ADM, AC 1992 (AO 1989, AM 1982); b. 24 Dec. 1934 Newcastle, NSW; educ. Newcastle Tech. High Sch, NSW; entered RAN Coll. 1948; sea and shore postings Australia & UK 1952-61; CO Ibis 1962; Instr. Tas. Sch. HMAS Watson 1963-64, ASW Sch San Diego 1964-66; staff posting Navy Office Canb. 1966-68; Exec. Officer Brisbane 1966-69 (Vietnam 1969); OIC Tas. Sch. HMAS Watson 1970-71; CO Yarra 1972-74; Dir, Underwater Weapons, Navy Office, Canb. 1974-76, Follow-on Destroyer Project Officer 1976-78; CO Vampire & 2nd Aust. Destroyer Sqdn. 1977-78; Dir. Naval Plans RAN 1979-82; Dir-Gen. Naval Plans and Policy 1982; Dir-Gen. Defence Force Admin. Policy 1984-86; Asst. Chief Def. Force (Policy) 1986; Chief of Staff Naval Support Comd 1987; Asst. Chief of Naval Staff (Development) 1987; Asst. Chief of Def. Force (Personnel) 1989; Vice-Chief of Def. Force 1989-92; Chief of Def. Force 1993-95 (retd.); d. 21 Sep. 2004 Canberra.