Christopher Smith

Rear Admiral Christopher Erson Smith, is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He has commanded the ships (2002–04), (2008–10) and the flagship (2015–17), served as Deputy Chief of Navy from September 2020 to December 2022, and was Commander Australian Fleet from December 2022 to August 2026.

Naval career Smith joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1989 as a midshipman at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell. He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2002 Australia Day Honours, and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.

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Member of the Order of Australia Military Division (AM)As a part of the 2023 Australia Day Honours, Smith was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. 80x80px Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)As a part of the 2002 Australia Day Honours, Smith was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal. Defence Long Service Medal With 3 rosettes for 30 years service.