Timothy Woods (Royal Navy officer)
Timothy Woods | |
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.jpg) Rear Admiral Timothy Woods in 2023 | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Rear Admiral Timothy Christopher Woods, CBE is a senior Royal Navy officer who currently serves as Head of the British Defence Staff and Defence Attaché in Washington, D.C.
Naval career
[edit]After training at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Woods joined the Royal Navy in 1988. Promoted to commodore on 1 May 2015,[1] he served as British Defence attaché in Kyiv.[2] He was promoted to rear admiral on 16 January 2023,[3] and became Head of the British Defence Staff and Defence Attaché in Washington, D.C. the same month.[4]
Woods was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 Birthday Honours.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "No. 63039". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 June 2020. p. 11074.
- ^ "Ukrainian, British defense officials discuss prospects". UKRINFORM. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "No. 64017". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 April 2023. p. 6694.
- ^ "British Embassy Washington Welcomes New Defence Attaché, Rear Admiral Tim Woods". Ministry of Defence. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "No. 64082". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 June 2023. p. B6.