Nigel Stephen Coates

Coates, Nigel Stephen (1959-2010), RADM, AM 2003; b. 8 March 1959. Joined RAN 1975, grad. initial trg 1978; ADC to Gov-Gen.; trained as Air Intercept Controller and PWO; served in Hobart, Adelaide and Brisbane; on staff, Maritime HQ 1991; Exec. Offr Darwin; Sen. Mil. Instr & then CO Corps of Offr Cadets, ADFA; CO Canberra 1996-97; Comdr Sea Trg, Maritime HQ 1998-99; attended US Naval War Coll. 1999-2000; CO Anzac (Op Slipper) 2001-02; Chief of Staff to CDF 2002-03; Chief of Staff, HQ Aust. Theatre 2003-05; Dir-Gen. Navy Pers & Trg 2005-07; prom. RAdm & Fleet Comdr 2007-2009; d. 2 June 2010.