Admiral Edward Ratala was a South African Naval officer.
Edward Ratala | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Trigger, Trinity |
| Born | March 3 Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Service number | 98010820 PE |
| Commands held |
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| Spouse(s) | Dithole Thebe-Ratala |
| Relations | Daughter Koketso
Son Samora Grandson Biko |
He commanded Naval Base Durban till December 2003 before being promoted to flag rank and appointed Director Joint Operations Plans at the Joint Operations Division[1]
He was appointed Director Naval Transformation in 2009[2] and became Inspector General of the Navy on 1 November 2010.[3]
He retired in February 2014.[4]
Awards and decorations
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Operational Medal for Southern Africa
South Africa Service Medal
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Service Medal (Bronze)
References
edit- ^ "56bulletin2003". dcc.mil.za. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "APPOINTMENTS AND/OR PROMOTIONS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ADMIRAL IN THE SANDF:2008/2009" (PDF). South African National Defence Force. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "Promotions and transfers: Brigadier General/Admiral | defenceWeb". defenceweb.co.za. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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