Kevin Scarce
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Rear Admiral Kevin John Scarce, AC, CSC (born 4 May 1952) is a retired Royal Australian Navy officer who was the 34th Governor of South Australia, serving from August 2007 to August 2014. He was succeeded by Hieu Van Le, who had previously been his lieutenant governor. He was Chancellor of the University of Adelaide from 2014 to 2020.
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Kevin Scarce | |
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Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
In office 1 December 2014 (2014-12-01) – 4 May 2020 (2020-05-04) | |
Preceded by | Robert Hill |
Succeeded by | Catherine Branson |
34th Governor of South Australia | |
In office 8 August 2007 – 7 August 2014 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Mike Rann (2007–11) Jay Weatherill (2011–2014) |
Lieutenant | Hieu Van Le |
Preceded by | Marjorie Jackson-Nelson |
Succeeded by | Hieu Van Le |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-05-04) 4 May 1952 (age 72)[1] Adelaide, South Australia |
Spouse | Elizabeth Anne Taylor |
Children | Kasha Scarce Kingsley Scarce |
Residence(s) | Adelaide, South Australia |
Alma mater | University of New England |
Occupation | Chancellor of the University of Adelaide (2014–2020) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1968–2007 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | HMAS Sydney HMAS Watson |
Commands | Naval Training Command (1997–98) HMAS Cerberus (1995–97) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross |
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