| Raymond Fullerton Armstrong SSA SM | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 1917 (age 105) |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant General Raymond Armstrong SSA SM (born 14 December 1917)[1] is a retired South African Air Force officer, who served as Chief of Defence Staff.[2]
He attended Rondebosch Boy's High School before attending the South African Military College.[1]
Military career
He joined the Special Service Battalion in 1936 and soon thereafter joined the Permanent Force. He was trained as a pilot, serving in World War II and later in the Korean War.[2]
He was Armed Forces Attache in Washington. He served as Chief of Air Staff before being appointed acting Chief of Defence Staff from 1 March 1974 to 30 April 1974. He was confirmed in this appointment on 1 May 1974. He retired on 31 May 1976.[2]
After retirement he served as a Director of Atlas Aircraft Corporation.[1]
Awards and Decorations
Star of South Africa (SSA)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)[1]
- Air Medal[1]
- Order of Military Merit (Korea) 2nd class
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Who's Who of Southern Africa 1976. The Argus Printing and Publishing Company. 1976.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "LEIERS DEUR DIE JARE (1912–1982)" (in Afrikaans) (Online). pp. 89. Digital object identifier:10.5787/12-2-631. ISSN 2224-0020. http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/631. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Werndly Van der Riet |
Chief of Defence Staff 1974 – 1976 |
Post Abolished |
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