Studies in Trait Leadership - Practical Leader

摘要

Frederick William Purves was an unusual officer of the Royal Australian Navy. A civilian-trained engineer, he entered the service as a reservist, served in a variety of different situations in WWII, and was then offered a permanent commission. He rose to the rank of Rear Admiral, and throughout his career retained his love of engineering, being associated with the area in a variety of ways, including seeing diesel engines brought to the fore in the RAN. He was one of the few officers in the history of the RAN to reach flag rank without having had the privilege of an education at the Naval College.