Robyn Walker
| Robyn Margaret Walker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 July 1959 Allora, Queensland |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Commander Joint Health |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia |
Rear Admiral Robyn Margaret Walker AM, RAN (born 1 July 1959)[1] is a serior officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Walker became the first female admiral in the RAN when she was appointed Surgeon-General of the Australian Defence Force on 16 December 2011.[2][3]
As Surgeon-General, Walker commands the Joint Health Command.[4]
Honours and awards
_ribbon.png){kind=small} | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | 26 January 2010[5] |
 | Defence Long Service Medal with 1 Rosette | for 20–24 years of service |
_ribbon.png){kind=small} | Australian Defence Medal |
Notes
- ↑ Singh 2010
- ↑ "First female Admiral for the Royal Australian Navy". Defence News. Australian Government – Department of Defence. 16 December 2011.
(Associated media release; Associated image gallery.) - ↑ "Navy appoints first female Admiral". ABC News (abc.net.au). 15 December 2011.
- ↑ Joint Health Command, www.defence.gov.au; About Joint Health Command, www.defence.gov.au
- ↑ "Member of the Order of Australia (AM)". It's an Honour. Australian Government – Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2010. Citation: For exceptional service as a medical officer in the Australian Defence Force.
References
- Singh, Shivani (2010). Who's Who in Australia 2010. Melbourne, Australia: Crown Content. ISBN 1-74095-172-7.
External links
- Official biography at www.navy.gov.au; Similar biography at www.defence.gov.au/vcdf
- CDRE Walker, Photo ~2005. (Copyright unknown)
- RADM Walker, Copyright photo, 2011.
- 14 min TV interview, 25 April 2013, www.abc.net.au.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Major General Paul Alexander |
Commander Joint Health Command 2011 – |
Succeeded by Incumbent |