Glen Syndercombe

Vice Admiral Glen Syndercombe (17 November 1931 – 18 July 2005) was a former Chief of the South African Navy.

Born in Cape Town, Syndercomb attended school in Sea Point. His nautical career began in January 1948 with a two-year cadetship at the SA Nautical College General Botha.

Early career His seagoing career began in the British merchant service in 1950 as a cadet, and his first command came 10 years later in South Africa's Department of Sea Fisheries when he was appointed master of the fisheries survey vessel, Sardinops.

In 1959 he managed to fit in a course of studies at the University of Southampton 19601963 Navigation officer and . 19631964 Long ND course. This was followed by a one-year stint as a project officer for the Strike Craft project and then as commanding officer of the newly formed strike craft squadron from June 1976, in the rank of captain. In 1979 he completed the Special Joint Staff Course at the South African Defence College and in January 1980 was appointed Director of Naval Operations and promoted to Commodore

In 1985 he was promoted to vice admiral and appointed Chief of the S.A. Navy.

Honours and awards

The following were awarded: