Frederick Dean (SA Navy)
Commodore Frederick Dean OBE (1900–1983) was a South African military commander.
Frederick John Dean | |
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| Born | 1 September 1900[1]: 59 |
| Died | 13 October 1983 (aged 83) |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
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Military career
During World War I, he served with the Mercantile Marine, attached to the Royal Navy. He became a sub-lieutenant in the RNR and served in submarines. He joined the South African arm of the RNVR as a lieutenant.
In 1940, he became Officer Commanding of HMSAS Southern Barrier,[2] sweeping the Agulhas Bank, which earned him an OBE.[1]: 5
From 1942, he was Commanding Officer, Cape Town Detachment, Seaward Defence Force.
In 1945, he became Commander Seaward Defences, South African Naval Forces, effectively the head of the South African Navy.
Later career
He was a trustee of the National War Museum from 1946 to 1952.
Awards and decorations
References
- Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452–1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- Houterman, J.N. "South African Naval Forces (Voluntary) (SANF(V) Officers 1939-1945". Unithistories.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
| OC South African Naval Service 1922 – 1932 |
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| Director, Seaward Defence Force 1940 – 1942 | ||
| Director, South African Naval Forces 1942 – 1951 | ||
| Naval & Marine Chief of Staff 1951 – 1955 | ||
| Naval Chief of Staff 1955 – 1966 | ||
| Chief of the Navy 1966 – Present | ||
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