Martyn Trainor
Vice Admiral Martyn Trainor SD SM MMM (born 13 January 1944)[1] is a retired South African Navy Officer, who served as Chief of Corporate Staff of the South African National Defence Force.[2]
Martyn Trainor | |
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| Nickname(s) | Spook |
| Born | 13 January 1944 Cape Town |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1962–2004 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
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| Relations | Tut Trainor (father) |
Naval career
He matriculated from Diocesan College and joined the Navy in 1962[1] and attended the South African Military Academy, graduating in 1965. He served on Frigates and Minesweepers before volunteering for the Submarine service.
He commanded Naval Base Durban and the Naval Staff College.[1] He was promoted to Commodore in 1989 and appointed Chief of Naval Staff Personnel. On 1 September 1992 he was promoted to rear admiral and appointed Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Naval Support.[3] and Chief of Fleet Staff Personnel.[3][2]
He was appointed Chief of Corporate Staff on 1 November 2000 and promoted to vice admiral.[1] He retired from the Navy in 2004.
References
- Vuthela, Nomonde (April 2004). "Admiral comes to an end of an era". SA Soldier. 11 (4): 25.
- "Retief word hoof van Vloot in November". Die Burger. September 28, 2000. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- Lötter, Francois (August 6, 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | Chief of Corporate Staff 2000-2004 |
Succeeded by Themba Matanzima |
| Preceded by Robert Simpson-Anderson |
Chief of Naval Support 1992-2000 |
Succeeded by Refiloe Johannes Mudimu |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Chief of Naval Staff Personnel – 1992 |
Succeeded by S van H du Toit |