Alan Claydon-Fink
South African admiral
- Director Naval Acquisition
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))
References
- ^ https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/sa-navy-to-receive-first-new-tug-tomorrow/
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leon Reeders | Director Naval Acquisition 2007–2016 | Succeeded by Anthony Morris |
