Peter Sinclair
Australian naval officer and governor
Rear Admiral Peter Ross Sinclair (born 16 November 1934) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy. He served as the 35th Governor of New South Wales from 8 August 1990 to 1 March 1996.
Peter Sinclair | |
|---|---|
| 35th Governor of New South Wales | |
| In office 8 August 1990 – 1 March 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Nick Greiner John Fahey Bob Carr |
| Lieutenant | Murray Gleeson |
| Preceded by | Sir David Martin |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Samuels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1934 Manly, New South Wales |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley McLellan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1948–1989 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (1989) Maritime Commander Australia (1987–89) Australian Defence Force Academy (1984–86) HMAS Penguin (1978) HMAS Hobart (1974–77) HMAS Duchess (1970–72) |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Vietnam War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
In 1987 he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding HM Australian Fleet, a position which later changed to Maritime Commander, Australia.[1]
References
change- ↑ "State Records Archives – Profile". NSW Government. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
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