Humphrey (Otto) Becher

RADM Humphrey (Otto) Becher

Born: 13 September 1908, Harvey, WA

Educated: unknown

RAN History:

entered RAN College 1922
appointed as Midshipman in 1926
during World War II served on HMS Devonshire 1939 - 40, HMA Ships Napier 1940-1942, Quickmatch 1944-1945
Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney (III) 1948 - 1950
Commanding Officer HMAS Warramunga (I) 1950-1951
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff 1952-1954
Commanding Officer HMAS (Vengeance) 1954 - 1955
Imperial Defence College 1956
Commanding Officer HMAS Melbourne (II) 1957-1958
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff 1959-1961 (promoted to Rear Admiral 1960)
Head Australian Joint Services Staff, London 1962-1963
Flag Officer Commanding Australian Fleet 1964-1965
Flag Officer-in-charge East Australia Area 1965-66
Director-General Recruiting 1966-69

Honours & Awards:

Died: 15 June 1977, Sydney.

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