Mark Mellett
Mark Mellett | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Marcus Ó Méalóid |
| Birth name | Mark Mellett |
| Born | 4 November 1958 Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Allegiance | Ireland |
| Service | Army Reserve (former) Naval Service |
| Years of service | 1976–2021 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral (OF-8) |
| Commands | 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 |
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.