Raymond Eberlein

Rear Admiral Raymond Eberlein was a retired Rear Admiral in the South African Navy, who served as Chief Director Manpower Provisioning at the Personnel Division in the SADF.

He joined the Navy in 1957 and studied at the Military Academy. As a naval lieutenant he was appointed as Commander SAS SIMONSBERG from 1962. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1960. He served at sea and in shore. He commanded the College of Education and Training. As a commodore at Navy HQ, he served as Chief of Naval Staff Personnel from 1986 to 1988. His final post with promotion to Rear Admiral was as Chief Director Manpower Provisioning from 1988. He retired in 1993.

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