Anthony Howell (admiral)
| Anthony Neville Howell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February 1947 |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1965 - 2001 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
SAS Maria van Riebeeck |
Rear Admiral Anthony Howell[1] is a retired South African Navy officer.
After completing school at Fish Hoek High School he joined the Navy in 1965. He completed a BMil degree at the 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 1989-1992.[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] On his promotion to Rear Admiral on 1 April 1999 he was appointed Chief Director Maritime Strategy, a position he held till his retirement in 2001.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Statement and CV of Anthony Howell". The Arms Procurement commission. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Howell neem bevel van SA Vlootkollege". Die Burger. December 17, 1988. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ↑ http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1996/11/21/15/5.html