Laura Janse van Vuuren

Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Laura Janse van Vuuren is a South African Navy officer and the second woman to reach flag rank.[1]

Rear Admiral (JG)

Laura Janse van Vuuren
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Navy
Years of service1977–2014
RankRear Admiral (JG)
Commands held
  • South African National Defence College
AwardsGeneral Service Medal (South Africa) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal '

Biography

She completed her schooling at Zwaanswyk High School in 1976 and joined the Navy in 1977. She initially entered the Navy as a non-commissioned officer and then completed the officer's course in 1979.[1]

In 2006 she was appointed as Director Equity Strategic Direction for the SANDF and promoted to rear admiral (JG). She was then appointed commandant of the South African National Defence College at Thaba Tshwane from 1 January 2011.[2][3]

Honours and awards

In 2007 she was awarded the French National Defence Medal (Gold) for outstanding service to the French Armed Forces in South Africa and abroad.[4]

References
  1. Maleka, Dineo (October 2006). "Our Navy appoints its second female Admiral" (PDF). SA Soldier. 13 (10): 21.
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Rakoma, Ally (October 2011). "The significance of national security" (PDF). SA Soldier. 18 (10): 22.
  4. "SANDF Members Honoured with French Medals" (PDF). SA Soldier. 14 (7): 22. July 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.


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