David Proctor | |
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| Born | Napier, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Service/ | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of Navy (2018–present) |
| Battles/wars | United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor |
Rear Admiral David Proctor is an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy, who was appointed Chief of Navy on 29 November 2018. [1] [2]
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