Koos Louw
Rear Admiral Koos Louw (born 17 July 1952)
is a retired South African Navy officer.Jacobus Everhardus Louw | |
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Nickname(s) | Koos |
Born | 17 July 1952 |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral (JG) |
Commands held |
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Awards |
He served as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Base Simon's Town twice, first from 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2005 and again from November 2006 to July 2012.[2]
He also served as Chief of Fleet Staff at Fleet Command (2005) and Director Fleet Logistics.[2]
Honours and awards
- iPhrothiya yeGolide (PG) (Golden Protea)
- iPhrothiya yeSiliva (PS) (Silver Protea)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal
- General Service Medal
- Unitas Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 40 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
- Grand OfficerOrder of Naval Merit (Brazil)
- Medal of Merit Santos Dumont (Brazil)
- Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)
- Officier Legion of Honour (France)
- Officer (Oficial - OIH) (Portugal)
In 2010 Louw was awarded the Order of Prince Henry by Portugal's ambassador to South Africa.[3]
References
- Wingrin, Dean (July 17, 2012). "New Boss for Simon's Town". Defenceweb. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- Gibson, Erika (April 6, 2010). "Portugal honours Simon's Town naval officer". Die Burger. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
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