Leo Davies
| Leo Davies | |
|---|---|
 Davies (right) at the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1979 – |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands held |
Chief of Air Force (2015–) Deputy Chief of Air Force (2012–15) No. 82 Wing RAAF (2004–05) No. 1 Squadron RAAF (2002–03) |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |
Officer of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) |
Air Marshal Gavin Neil "Leo" Davies AO, CSC is a senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force. He has served as Chief of Air Force since 4 July 2015.
Military career
Davies joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1979.[1] He became commanding officer of No. 1 Squadron RAAF in 2002, officer commanding No. 82 Wing RAAF at RAAF Base Amberley in 2004 and Director Combat Capability within Air Force Headquarters in 2006.[1] He went on to be Director General Capability Planning in 2008, air attaché in Washington, D.C. in 2010 and Deputy Chief of Air Force in 2012.[1] He became Chief of Air Force on 4 July 2015.[1]
Honours and awards
Davies was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross on 9 June 2008 for outstanding achievement as Officer Commanding at Number 82 Wing, Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.[2]
Davies was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2014.[3]
In 2016 Davies was awarded Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Our leaders". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ↑ "Gavin Davies". It's an honour. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ↑ "Gavin Davies". It's an honour. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ↑ Channel NewsAsia, Meritorious Service Medal retrieved 19 August 2017
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Air Marshal Geoff Brown |
Chief of Air Force 2015 – |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Air Vice Marshal Neil Hart |
Deputy Chief of Air Force 2012–2015 |
Succeeded by Air Vice Marshal Waren McDonald |