Glen Syndercombe
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Vice Admiral Glen Syndercombe SSA SD SOE SM MMM SAN (Rtd) (17 November 1931 – 18 July 2005) was a former Chief of the South African Navy.[1]
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Glen Syndercombe | |
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Born | (1931-11-17)17 November 1931 Cape Town, South Africa |
Died | 18 July 2005(2005-07-18) (aged 73) Cape Town, South Africa |
Allegiance | South Africa South Africa |
Service/ | South African Navy |
Years of service | 1960–1989 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Relations | Carole van Heerden (wife) |
Other work | Honorary Colonel |
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Born in Cape Town, Syndercomb attended school in Sea Point. His nautical career began in January 1948 with a two-year cadetship at the SA Nautical College General Botha.[2]