| Christopher Smith | |
| Allegiance: | Australia |
| Branch: | Royal Australian Navy |
| Serviceyears: | 1989–present |
| Rank: | Rear Admiral |
| Commands: | Fleet Command (2022–) Deputy Chief of Navy (2020–22) Surface Force (2017–19) (2015–17) (2008–10) (2002–04) |
| Battles: | Operation Helpem Fren Iraq War |
| Awards: | Member of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Medal |
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), and served as Deputy Chief of Navy from September 2020 to December 2022. He was appointed Commander Australian Fleet on 16 December 2022.[1]
Smith joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1989 as a midshipman at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell.[2] He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2002 Australia Day Honours,[3] and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.[4]
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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. | |
| Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) | As a part of the 2002 Australia Day Honours, Smith was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal. | |
| Australian Active Service Medal | ||
| Iraq Medal | ||
| Australian Service Medal | ||
| Australian Operational Service Medal - Border Protection | ||
| Defence Long Service Medal | With 3 rosettes for 30 years service. | |
| Australian Defence Medal |
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