Ronald A. Edwards
South African military commander
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Vice Admiral Ronald Alvin Edwards SSAS SM MMM (1923–2014)[1] was a South African military commander.
Ronald Alvin Edwards | |
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| Born | 23 March 1923 |
| Died | 3 July 2014 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of the Navy |
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| Relations | Amy Georgina Crumpton (wife) |
Military career
He joined the Union Defence Force in 1940 and served in 2 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.[2] In 1946 he was appointed CO of 8 Coastal Artillery, after which he served in the South African Marine Corps on Robben Island[1] before transferring to the South African Navy in 1950. He was Officer Commanding of the Naval Provost Unit from April 1959 to December 1960
He served as Chief of Staff Personnel[3] from 1 October 1977 to 31 January 1980 before becoming Chief of the Navy from 1 February 1980 to 30 September 1982.[1]
Awards and decorations
Star of South Africa (Silver) (SSAS) 
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM) 
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Union Medal 
1939–45 Star 
Africa Star 
War Medal 1939–1945 
Africa Service Medal (WWII) 
Order of May (Naval Merit) (Grand Cross) [a]
