Robert Simpson-Anderson


Vice-Admiral Robert Claude Simpson-Anderson is a former Chief of the South African Navy
He joined the Navy in 1964 and completed a BMil. In 1977 he commanded the Navy's first Strike Craft,. 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 of the South African Military Academy in Saldhana. At the end of 1990 he was promoted to Rear Admiral and posted as Chief of Naval Support.

Awards and Decorations

In 1999 Vice Admiral Simpson-Anderson was awarded the Order of the Star of South Africa. His list of awards includes:
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