VADM David Willoughby Leach who served as Chief of Naval Staff from 1982 to 1985 passed away aged 91. VADM Leach joined the Royal Australian Naval College in 1942 at the age of 13 and during his career he served on HMA Ships Australia II, Murchison, Arunta I and Melbourne II and commanded Vendetta II and Perth II.
Australian Naval History on 19 January 2020
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