Mark Mellett
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, DSM (Irish: Marcus Ó Méalóid; born 4 November 1958), is a retired Irish Naval Service vice admiral and was Chief of Staff of Ireland's Defence Forces from September 2015 until September 2021.[1]
Quick Facts Vice AdmiralMark Mellett DSM, Native name ...
Mark Mellett | |
---|---|
Native name | Marcus Ó Méalóid |
Birth name | Mark Mellett |
Born | (1958-11-04) 4 November 1958 (age 65) Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland |
Allegiance | Ireland |
Service/ | Army Reserve (former) Naval Service |
Years of service | 1976–2021 |
Rank | Vice Admiral (OF-8) |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces 2015-2021 Deputy Chief of Staff (Support) 2013 Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service 2010 LÉ Eithne (P31) 2005 LÉ Ciara (P42) 1997 LÉ Orla (P41) 1991 |
Battles/wars | ISAF (Afghanistan) 2004 UNIFIL (Lebanon) 1989 |
Awards | DSM with Distinction Service Medal UN Peacekeepers Medal Centenary Medal UN Medal for UNIFIL NATO Medal for ISAF |
Close