Russ Crane

Russ Crane
Vice Admiral Crane in 2010
Born (1954-06-11) 11 June 1954
AllegianceAustralia
BranchRoyal Australian Navy
Service years1970–2011
RankVice Admiral
CommandsChief 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)
ConflictsInternational Force for East Timor
AwardsOfficer 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.