Chris Barrie | |
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&sq=&lang=en&file=File:Chris_Barrie_(7006248205)_(cropped).jpg) Barrie at the Climate Security Conference in London, March 2012. | |
| Born | 29 May 1945 Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1961–2002 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of the Defence Force (1998–02) Vice Chief of the Defence Force (1997–98) Deputy Chief of Navy (1995–97) HMAS Watson (1991–92) HMAS Stuart (1983–84) HMAS Buccaneer (1969–70) |
| Battles / wars | Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Vietnam War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Order (Military) (Singapore) Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
Admiral Christopher Alexander Barrie, AC (born 29 May 1945) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy, who served as Chief of the Defence Force from 4 July 1998 to 3 July 2002.