Victor Smith
| Sir Victor Alfred Trumper Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 May 1913 Chatswood, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 July 1998 (aged 85) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1927–1975 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (1970–75) Chief of Naval Staff (1968–70) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (1967–68) HM Australian Fleet (1966–67) HMAS Melbourne (1961–62) HMAS Albatross (1957–58) HMAS Queenborough (1956–57) HMAS Quadrant (1955–56) |
| Battles/wars |
Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of Australia Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
| Relations | Victor Trumper (uncle) |
Admiral Sir Victor Alfred Trumper Smith, AC, KBE, CB, DSC (9 May 1913 – 10 July 1998) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. Smith's career culminated with his appointment as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee—forerunner of the role of Australia's Chief of the Defence Force—from 1970 to 1975, following an earlier term as Chief of Naval Staff from 1968 to 1970.
Smith was born in Chatswood, New South Wales on 3 May 1913, to George and Una Smith, and was named after his uncle, Victor Trumper, a distinguished Australian cricketer. He was educated at Chatswood Public School, where he participated in such sports as swimming, tennis and rugby and was also a member of the Chatswood Wolf Cub Pack.
After deciding to embark on a naval career, Smith entered the Royal Australian Naval College as a cadet midshipman in January 1927. He attended the college for three-and-a-half years before receiving a further six months of training at Flinders Naval Depot. In January 1931, Smith was then posted to HMAS Canberra, and in May was promoted to midshipman. In July the following year, he was posted to HMS London for service with the Mediterranean Fleet. Promoted to acting sub-lieutenant, Smith was sent to England where he assumed a number of courses until October 1934, when he returned to HMAS Canberra. He served with the ship until March 1936, when he was promoted to lieutenant and posted to HMAS Australia.
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