Russ Crane
Russ Crane | |
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Vice Admiral Crane in 2010 | |
| Born | 11 June 1954 Southport, Queensland, Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Service years | 1970–2011 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Navy (2008–11) Deputy Chief of Navy (2006–08) Joint Offshore Protection Command (2005–06) HMAS Success (1998–00) HMAS Derwent (1993–94) HMAS Curlew (c. 1983–85) |
| Conflicts | International Force for East Timor |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Medal Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) Commander of the National Order of Merit (France) |
Vice Admiral Russell Harry Crane, AO, CSM (born 11 June 1954) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), who served as the Chief of Navy from July 2008 until his retirement in June 2011.