Education
Carwardine was educated at Newington College (1947-1953), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House, before entering the Royal Australian Naval College.
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Anthony Carwardine
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Entered - Royal Australian Navy (1954) Served - Health Management Associates Ships Queenborough, Quiberon, Vendetta, Brisbane, Melbourne, Banks, Gull, and Her Majesty Ships Carron and Corunna (1956-1974) Commanding Officer - HMAS Swan (1976-1978) Director - Naval Data Combat System Centre (1980-1983) Commander - HMAS Adelaide (1983-1985) Commanding Officer - HMAS Cerberus (1986-1988) Naval Officer Commanding - Victoria (1986-1988) Chief - Naval Personnel (1988-1990) Defence Attache - Washington, District of Columbia (1991-1992) Commandant - Australian Defence Force Academy (1993-1995).
Achievements
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National Medal (1977) - Awarded for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances in times of emergency and national disaster and in direct protection of life and property National Medal, 1st Clasp (1981) - Awarded for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances in times of emergency and national disaster and in direct protection of life and property Member, Order of Australia (1986) - In recognition of service to the Ryal Australian Navy, particularly as Commanding Officer of HMAS Adelaide Officer, Order of Australia (1990) - In recognition of service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly as the Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel.
Membership
Since 1998 Carwardine has been a service member of the Veterans" Review Board, representing the Australian Capital Territory.
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Nationality
Australia
Awards
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Officer of the Order of Australia Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.