Commander Rodney Rhoades, D.S.C., R.A.N., Born in 1909, entered R.A.N. as Cadet Midshipman in 1923. Attained rank of Commander in June, 1944. Mentioned in Despatches - 1941. Awarded D.S.C., in December, 1941, for good service in the Mediterranean, Appointed in Command of H.M.A.S. "Vendetta" March, 1940-August, 1941, and H.M.A.S. "Quickmatch on commissioning from 14th September, 1942 until 11th March, 1944. At present at Navy Office. November 20, 1944. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).