Eric Green (admiral)

For other people named Eric Green, see Eric Green (disambiguation).
Eric Green
Died 25 January 2014
Allegiance  South Africa
Service/branch  South African Navy
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held
  • Flag Officer Fleet
  • SAS Tafelberg
Awards

Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service

Relations Alan Green (brother)

Rear Admiral Eric Green (died 25 January 2014)[1] was a retired South African Navy officer who served as Flag Officer Fleet from 1999 to 2005, when he retired.[2]

He also commanded the supply ship SAS Tafelberg[3]

His decorations include the Southern Cross Decoration[4] and the Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service for 40 years service.[5]

He died in 2014.[6]

References

  1. ↑ EULOGY FOR RETIRED REAR ADMIRAL ERIC GREEN BY HIS WIFE NIKKI
  2. ↑ Tshabalala, Prince (April 2005). "Remarkable naval officer bids farewell" (PDF). SA Soldier. 12 (4).
  3. ↑ "Vloot vier SAS Tafelberg se 21 jaar diens". Die Burger. August 12, 1988. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Eresaluut:--". Die Burger. October 20, 2001. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Navy bestows honours". News24.com. October 3, 2003. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Peoples Post". Peoples Post. February 13, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
Military offices
Preceded by
New Post		 Flag Officer Fleet
1999-2005 		Succeeded by
Hennie Bester
Preceded by
M.J. du Plessis (SAAF)		 Commandant SA Defence College
1993-1996 		Succeeded by
As Kleynhans


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