Timothy Woods (Royal Navy officer) explained

Timothy Woods
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:Royal Navy
Serviceyears:1988–present
Rank:Rear Admiral
Battles:War in Afghanistan
Awards:Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Rear Admiral Timothy Christopher Woods, is a senior Royal Navy officer who currently serves as Head of the British Defence Staff and Defence Attaché in Washington, D.C.

Naval career

After training at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Woods joined the Royal Navy in 1988. Promoted to commodore on 1 May 2015, he served as British Defence attaché in Kyiv.[1] He was promoted to rear admiral on 16 January 2023, and became Head of the British Defence Staff and Defence Attaché in Washington, D.C. the same month.[2]

Woods was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 Birthday Honours.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ukrainian, British defense officials discuss prospects. 21 September 2021. UKRINFORM. 25 January 2023.
  2. Web site: British Embassy Washington Welcomes New Defence Attaché, Rear Admiral Tim Woods. Ministry of Defence. 25 January 2023. 25 January 2023.