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


Raymond Eberlein

Nickname(s)Ray
BornCape Town
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Navy
Years of service1957–1993
RankRear Admiral
Commands held
  • OC SADF COLET
  • CNS Personnel
  • CDM Provisioning
AwardsSouthern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Pro Patria Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Permanent Force Good Service Medal '
Other workCentral Drug Authority

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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Military offices
Preceded by Chief Director Manpower Provisioning
1988–1993
Succeeded by
unknown
Preceded by
Chief of Naval Staff Personnel
1986–1988
Succeeded by
Preceded by OC COLET
1978–1979
Succeeded by
MJ Maritz