Geoffrey Vernon Gladstone

Gladstone, Geoffrey Vernon (1921-1999), RADM, AO 1975 DSC 1944, 1952; b. 27 Jan. 1921 Wagin, WA; educ. Guildford Gram. Sch Perth; entered RAN Coll. 1935; Midshipman 1939; 1939-45 War; Korea (Exec. Officer Warramunga 1950-51, US Bronze Star 1955); Comdr RAN Coll. 1955-57; Asst. Head, Aust. Joint Service Staff London 1965-66; CO Melbourne 1970; Head, Aust. Defence Staff UK 1971-73; Dep. Chief of Naval Staff 1974-75; Flag Officer Comdg. Aust. Fleet 1975-77 (retd. 1978); d. 7 Sep. 1999 Sydney.