Paul Viljoen
Rear Admiral Paul Viljoen is a retired South African Navy officer, who served as Chief of Naval Operations before his retirement.
Paul Vijoen | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1960 - 1992 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands held |
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Then Commodore Viljoen was appointed Flag Officer Commanding NAVCOM East in December 1989[1] and promoted to rear admiral. He was appointed Chief of Naval Operations after NAVCOM East was dis-established.
He retired on 31 December 1992.[2]
References
- "PERSOONLIK" [Personals]. Die Burger (in Afrikaans). December 19, 1989. Archived from the original on December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- "Vlootoperasies kry nuwe hoof" [New Head for Navy Operations]. Die Burger (in Afrikaans). December 31, 1992. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- "Suid-Afrikaanse Vloot neem afskeid van Hoof van Operasies" [South African Navy bids farewell to Chief of Naval Operations]. Die Burger (in Afrikaans). November 19, 1992. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Post recreated |
Chief of Naval Operations 1992-1992 |
Succeeded by Johan Retief |
| Preceded by Paul Wijnberg |
Flag Officer Commanding NAVCOM East 1990-1992 |
Succeeded by Post abolished |
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