Peter Terence Purcell

Purcell, Peter Terence (1942-), RADM, AO 1995; b. 6 Mar. 1942 Colac, Vic; educ. St. Coleman's Sch (Shepparton, Vic) & St. Joseph's Coll. (Warrnambool, Vic); entered RAN Coll. 1958; Weapons Electrical Engr Officer 1977-78; Asst. Dir. Fleet Maintenance 1979; Asst. Dir. Naval Weapons Design 1982, Dir. 1983; Dir. Inshore Minehunter Project 1984; Dir-Gen. Equipment Projects 1989, Naval Production 1991; Asst. Chief of Naval Staff (Materiel) 1994-97; Head Systems Acquisition (Maritime & Ground) Dept. of Def. 1997-99 (retd.)