Rear Admiral Raymond Eberlein SD SM MMM
Nickname(s)	Ray
Born	Cape Town
Allegiance	South Africa
Service/branch	South African Navy
Years of service	1957–1993
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands held	OC SADF COLET CNS Personnel CDM Provisioning
Awards
Other work	Central Drug Authority

Rear Admiral Raymond Eberlein SD SM MMM was a retired Rear Admiral in the South African Navy, who served as Chief Director Manpower Provisioning at the Personnel Division in the SADF.

He joined the Navy in 1957 and studied at the Military Academy. As a naval lieutenant he was appointed as Commander SAS SIMONSBERG from 1962. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1960. He served at sea and in shore. He commanded the College of Education and Training. As a commodore at Navy HQ, he served as Chief of Naval Staff Personnel from 1986 to 1988. His final post with promotion to Rear Admiral was as Chief Director Manpower Provisioning from 1988. He retired in 1993.

Honours and awards

• Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
• Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
• Military Merit Medal (MMM)
• Pro Patria Medal
• Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
• Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
• Permanent Force Good Service Medal

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