Timothy Woods | |
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.jpg.webp) 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
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
- ↑ "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.
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