About Barrie Lawson West
Born 1934. Barrie Lawson West is a New Zealand military personnel.
Rear Admiral Barrie Lawson West, (born 11 January 1934) is a retired senior supply officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Naval career West joined the RAN as a midshipman in 1952. He trained in Australia and the United Kingdom, then served in the Korean War and the Malaysian Confrontation. He retired from the Royal Australian Navy in 1989.
Awards West was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (Military Division) in the 1988 Australia Day Honours for services to the navy as Chief of Naval Materiel. He is also entitled to wear the National Medal with clasp.
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Who is Barrie Lawson West?
Royal Australian Navy rear admiral
When was Barrie Lawson West born?
Barrie Lawson West was born on 11 January 1934 in Christchurch.
What is Barrie Lawson West's occupation?
Barrie Lawson West is a military personnel.
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Barrie Lawson West is New Zealand.
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