| Robert Claude Simpson-Anderson SSAS SD SM MMM SAN (Rtd) | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 July 1942[1] |
| Place of birth | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of the Navy |
| Awards | |
Vice-Admiral Robert Claude Simpson-Anderson SSAS SD SM MMM SAN (Rtd) (born July 1942 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former Chief of the South African Navy (1 September 1992 – 31 October 2000)[2]
He joined the Navy in 1964 and completed a BMil.[3] In 1977 he commanded the Navy's first Strike Craft, SAS Jan Smuts. In 1978 he completed an MBL via Unisa. In 1984 he became the OC of the Strike Craft Flotilla and in 1986 as a Commodore, the Officer Commanding the Military Academy in Saldhana.[4] At the end of 1990 he was promoted to Rear Admiral and posted as Chief of Naval Support.[5][6]
Awards and Decorations[]
In 1999 Vice Admiral Simpson-Anderson was awarded the Order of the Star of South Africa (Silver)[7]
Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
References[]
- ↑ Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- ↑ Fact file: Chiefs of the South African Navy | DefenceWeb
- ↑ Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- ↑ http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1987/01/30/5/18.html
- ↑ November 26, 1990. "Vloot-steun kry nuwe hoof/Fleet support gets new head". Die Burger. http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1990/11/26/10/5.html. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ Lötter, Francois (August 6, 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/1992/08/6/6/9.html. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.sahistory.org.za/national-orders-recipients-1999
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