Neil Ralph

Ralph, Neil (1932-), RADM, AO 1987 (AM 1980) DSC 1968; b. 25 Jun. 1932 Melbourne; joined RAN 1952, qual. first as observer, then as pilot 1958; served 805 All Weather Fighter (Sea Venom) Sqdn; to UK for helicopter training, returned with Wessex 31A in 1961; 725 and 817 ASW Helo Sqdns in Albatross and Melbourne; Vietnam War (CO RAN Helicopter Flight 1967-68); Exec. Officer Sydney; Comdr. (Air) Albatross; Dir. Naval Training 1974; CO Torrens; Royal Coll. Def. Studies 1981; CO RAN Air Stn Nowra 1984; Dep. Chief of Naval Staff 1985-88 (retd.); Commissioner for Vets Affairs.