Anthony Howell (admiral)
South African admiral From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South African admiral From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Neville Howell SD SM MMM SAN (Rtd)[1] (born 18 February 1947) is a retired Rear Admiral of the South African Navy. After completing school at Fish Hoek High School in 1964, he joined the Navy in 1965. He trained at the Naval Gymnasium in Saldanha and Naval College. He completed a B. Mil degree at the South African Military Academy in 1968 and then volunteered for submarines.[1] He was Communications Officer on the SAS Maria van Riebeeck, and served in SAS Emily Hobhouse as Detection and Weapons Officer, First Lieutenant. He commanded the submarine SAS Maria van Riebeeck from 1970 to 1980. From 1981 to 1983. Director Naval Personnel Plans at Naval HQ during 1986–1989. He was the Officer Commanding South African Naval College from 1989 to 1992.[2] In 1993 he was promoted to Commodore (later changed to Rear Admiral (Junior Grade)) and appointed Chief of Naval Staff Plans. In 1998 he was appointed Director Naval Acquisition[3] before being promoted to rear admiral on 1 April 1999 with appointment as Chief Director Maritime Warfare. He retired from the Navy on 31 July 2001[4]
Anthony Neville Howell | |
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Born | 18 February 1947 |
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Years of service | 1965–2001 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | SAS Maria van Riebeeck |
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Battles/wars | Border War |
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