Alan Beaumont

Admiral Alan Lee Beaumont, AC (24 December 1934 – 21 September 2004) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy, whose career culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force from 1993 to 1995.

[2] As a lieutenant commander, Beaumont served as Executive Officer on HMAS Brisbane during a seven-month Vietnam War tour in 1969.

[4] Beaumont was appointed Chief of Staff to the Flag Officer Naval Support Command in January 1987, later being promoted to rear admiral in June and assuming the duties of Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Development).

[6][7] Beaumont was promoted to admiral on 17 April 1993 and commenced his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force (CDF).

Beaumont retired from the Royal Australian Navy on 6 July 1995, and was succeeded as CDF by General John Baker.