Bryan James Castles

Castles, Bryan James (1915-2006), RADM, CBE 1971; b. 22 Jul. 1915 Swan Hill, Vic; educ. Swan Hill, Melbourne and UK; Chief Elect. Engr. with mining co. 1937-41; joined RAN 1941; 1939-45 War (HMS Ophelia 1941, HMS Elm 1942, HMS Argonaut 1942, HMAS Shropshire 1942-45); served in HMS Excellent 1946-48, HMS Collingwood 1948-49, HMAS Sydney 1951-52; OC RAN Elect. Sch. 1952-53; Asst. Naval Attache Washington 1954-56; FOCAF Staff in Melbourne 1956-58; Command Elect. Officer, GOS1 & Command Engr. Officer 1958-62; Snr. Officers' War Course & special courses 1962; Defence Tech. Rep. London 1962-66; Asst. Chief Naval Tech. Service 1966-69; Third Naval Member ANB & Chief Naval Tech. Services 1969-72 (retd.); Principal, B. J. Castles & Assocs., Consulting Engrs; d. 11 Jun. 2006 Gold Coast, Qld.