David Shackleton (admiral)

David John Shackleton
Born (1948-03-02) 2 March 1948
Leeds, United Kingdom
AllegianceAustralia
BranchRoyal Australian Navy
Service years1966–2002
RankVice Admiral
CommandsChief of Navy (1999–02)
HMAS Brisbane (1992)
HMAS Derwent (1989)
ConflictsVietnam War
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia
Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)

Vice Admiral David John Shackleton AO (born 2 March 1948) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), who served as Chief of Navy from 1999 to 2002.

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