ADML A. L. Beaumont, AC, RAN, (Retired), died after a lengthy illness. He had joined the Navy as a 13 year old Cadet Midshipman in 1948, and had risen through the rank to become Vice Chief of the Defence Force, (1988-92), and then Chief of the Defence Force, (1993-95). He was also a three time recipient of the Order of Australia, being firstly made a Member, (AM), then elevated to an Officer, (AO), and then a Commander, (AC), of the order.