Alan Claydon-Fink
Rear Admiral Junior Grade Alan S. Claydon-Fink | |
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| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Navy |
| Years of service | 19??–2016 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (JG) |
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| Battles / wars | Border War |
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Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Alan Claydon-Fink MMM is a retired South African Navy officer who served as Director Naval Acquisition.
Military career
He was a naval combat officer who had vast experience at sea and ashore. Capt (SAN) Claydon-Fink served as a Project Officer at Defence Acquisition & Procurement Division on the Special Defence Package Acquisition (Arms Deal) of the late 1990s. Director Naval Acquisition[1] at Defence Materiel Division from 1 March 2007 until his retirement on 29 February 2016.
Awards and decorations
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal
- Southern Africa Medal
- General Service Medal (South Africa)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
- Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))