Robert Simpson-Anderson
Chief of the South African Navy (1992–2000)
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Vice-Admiral Robert Claude Simpson-Anderson SSAS SD SM MMM SAN (Rtd) (born July 1942 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former Chief of the South African Navy (1 September 1992 – 31 October 2000)[2]
South Africa
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| Born | 4 July 1942[1] Pretoria, South Africa |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
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| Relations | Geesje Jacobs (wife)[citation needed] |
He joined the Navy in 1964 and completed a BMil.[1] In 1977 he commanded the Navy's first Strike Craft, SAS Jan Smuts. In 1978 he completed an MBL via Unisa. In 1984 he became the OC of SAS Scorpion, the Strike Craft Flotilla and in 1986 as a Commodore, the Officer Commanding of the South African Military Academy in Saldhana.[3] At the end of 1990 he was promoted to rear admiral and posted as Chief of Naval Support.[4][5]
Awards and decorations
In 1999 Vice Admiral Simpson-Anderson was awarded the Order of the Star of South Africa (Silver).[6] His list of awards includes:
Star of South Africa (Silver) (SSAS) 
Southern Cross Decoration (SD) 
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM) 
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Pro Patria Medal 
Southern Africa Medal 
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) 
Order of the Cloud and Banner (5th Grade - with Cravat) (ORB) 
Order of the Cloud and Banner (3rd Grade - with Yellow Grand Cordon) (ORB) 
Legion of Merit (Commander) (LOM) 
Grand Cross of Naval Merit of the Order of May (Argentina)
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