Sir Anthony Monckton Synnot

Synnot, Sir Anthony Monckton (1922-2001), ADM , KBE 1979 (CBE 1972) AO 1976; b. 5 Jan. 1922 Corowa, NSW; educ. Geelong Gram. Sch; entered RAN 1939; 1939-45 War (served in Canberra, Stuart, Quiberon & HMS Barham & Punjabi (MID 1941)); CO Warramunga 1956-57, Vampire 1960-61; Officer Comdg. Royal Malaysian Navy 1962-65 (Hon. JMN 1965, Hon PSM 1982); Admin. Staff Coll. Mt.Eliza, Vic, 1965; CO Sydney 1966, Melbourne 1967; Imperial Def. Coll. 1968; Dir-Gen. of Fighting Equipment 1969-70; Chief of Naval Personnel 1970-71; Dep. Chief of Naval Staff 1971-72; Flag Officer Comdg. Aust. Fleet 1973-74; Dir. Joint Staff 1974-76; Chief of Naval Staff 1976-79; Chief of Def. Force Staff 1979-82 (retd.); Chrmn. Council of Aust. War Memorial 1982-85; d. 4 Jul. 2001 Yass, NSW.