Laura Janse van Vuuren
South African Navy officer
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Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Laura Janse van Vuuren is a South African Navy officer and the second woman to reach flag rank.[1]
Rear Admiral (JG) Laura Janse van Vuuren | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
Branch |  South African Navy |
Service years | 1977–2014 |
Rank | Rear Admiral (JG) |
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Janse van Vuuren completed her schooling at Zwaanswyk High School in 1976 and joined the Navy in 1977. She initially entered the Navy as a non-commissioned officer and then completed the officer's course in 1979.[1]
In 2006 Janse van Vuuren was appointed as Director Equity Strategic Direction for the SANDF and promoted to rear admiral (JG). She was then appointed commandant of the South African National Defence College at Thaba Tshwane from 1 January 2011.[2][3]
Honours and awards
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) 
National Defence Medal (Gold) France[4]
