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Neil Ralph
Born (1932-06-25) 25 June 1932 (age 92)
Carlton, Victoria
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1952–1989
RankRear Admiral
Service numberO949
CommandsDeputy Chief of Naval Staff (1985–89)
HMAS Albatross (1984–85)
RAN Staff College (1978–80)
HMAS Torrens (1977–78)
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (1967–68)
723 Squadron RAN (1967)
725 Squadron RAN (1965–67)
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross
Air Medal (United States)

Rear Admiral Neil Ralph, AO, DSC (born 25 June 1932) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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Military offices
Preceded by
Rear Admiral Ian Knox
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
1985–1989
Succeeded by
Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair


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