Commodore Alan Brecht AM RAN

Passing of Commodore AHR Brecht (from Ken Swain via Director of Navy Senior Officer Management)

 I have been advised by Alan’s son, Mathew, that “Lifetime Communicator” Alan Brecht passed away comfortably, yesterday afternoon around 4.00 PM Fri 25 Sep 15.

 Alan had been seriously ill for several months prior to his passing. He was transferred from Hospital to their Palliative Care Unit last Wednesday and passed away on Friday.

 Alan will be remembered by MANY Communicators as joining the RAN as an Ord Tel in 1957. He became an RS in 63 and proceeded to the UK to undergo Officers Qualifying Courses in 64. He spent much time in Canberra working in the Directorate of Naval Communications. As an Officer he was SCO of HMAS STUART and Executive Officer of HMAS MELBOURNE as a Commander. He then served as CO of HMAS Cairns. Alan was subsequently promoted Captain and was posted as Director of Naval Communications. In the early 90’s Alan was promoted Commodore and posted as Director General Joint Service Communications.

 Alan’s Funeral will be held on Thu 1 Oct at 4.00 PM at Heritage and Heritage Funerals,  733 Boronia Rd, Wantirna VIC 3152.

 Alan will be sadly missed by his wife Jackie, children Samantha and Mathew, his many friends and Naval Associates.