Anthony Howell (admiral)

Anthony Neville Howell[1] (born 18 February 1947) is a retired Rear Admiral of the South African Navy. After completing school at Fish Hoek High School he joined the Navy in 1965. He completed a B. Mil degree at the South African Military Academy in 1968 and then volunteered for submarines.[1] He commanded the submarine SAS Maria van Riebeeck from 1981 to 1983. He was the Officer Commanding South African Naval College from 1989 to 1992.[2] In 1993 he was promoted to Commodore (later changed to Rear Admiral (Junior Grade)) and appointed Chief of Naval Staff Plans. In 1998 he was appointed Director Naval Acquisition[3] before being promoted to rear admiral on 1 April 1999 with appointment as Chief Director Maritime Warfare. He retired from the Navy on 31 July 2001[4]

Anthony Neville Howell
Born (1947-02-18) 18 February 1947
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Navy
Years of service1965 - 2001
RankRear Admiral
Commands held

SAS Maria van Riebeeck

References
  1. "Statement and CV of Anthony Howell" (PDF). The Arms Procurement commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  2. "Howell neem bevel van SA Vlootkollege". Die Burger. 17 December 1988. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. https://www.thedti.gov.za/news2016/APCreport_vol2.pdf


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