| Ronald A. Edwards | |
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| Born | 1923 |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
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| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of the Navy |
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Vice Admiral Ronald A. Edwards SSAS SM was a South African military commander. He joined the Union Defence Force in 1940 and served in 2 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.[1] In 1946 he was appointed CO of 8 Coastal Artillery, after which he served in the South Africa Marine Corps before transferring to the South African Navy in 1950.
He served as Chief of Staff Personnel[2] from 1 October 1977 to 31 January 1980 before becoming Chief of the Navy from 1980 to 1982.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. p. 73. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- ↑ C.J. Nöthling, E.M. Meyers (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". p. 92. http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/631.
- ↑ South African Defence Forces
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