| Vice Admiral Martyn Trainor SD & Bar SM MMM SAN (Rtd) | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Spook |
| Born | (1944-01-13) 13 January 1944 (age 80) Cape Town |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1962–2004 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands |
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| Awards |          |
| Relations | Tut Trainor (father) |
Vice Admiral Martyn Trainor SD & Bar SM MMM SAN (Rtd) (born 13 January 1944) is a retired South African Navy Officer, who served as Chief of Corporate Staff of the South African National Defence Force.
Naval career
He matriculated from Diocesan College and joined the Navy in 1962 and attended the South African Military Academy, graduating in 1965. He served on Frigates and Minesweepers before volunteering for the Submarine service.
He commanded Naval Base Durban and the Naval Staff College. He was promoted to Commodore in 1989 and appointed Chief of Naval Staff Personnel. On 1 September 1992 he was promoted to rear admiral and appointed Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Naval Support. and Chief of Fleet Staff Personnel.
He was appointed Chief of Corporate Staff on 1 November 2000 and promoted to vice admiral. He retired from the Navy in 2004.
Awards and decorations
Southern Cross Decoration (SD & Bar)
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
Order of the Cloud and Banner (4 Grade - with Special Cravat) (ORB) (Taiwan)
References
- ^ Vuthela, Nomonde (April 2004). "Admiral comes to an end of an era". SA Soldier. 11 (4): 25.
- ^ "Retief word hoof van Vloot in November". Die Burger. 28 September 2000. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Lötter, Francois (6 August 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | Chief of Corporate Staff 2000–2004 |
Succeeded byLt Gen Themba Matanzima |
| Preceded byR Adm Robert Simpson-Anderson | Chief of Naval Support 1992–2000 |
Succeeded byR Adm Refiloe Johannes Mudimu |
| Preceded byCdre Raymond Eberlein | Chief of Naval Staff Personnel –1992 |
Succeeded byCdre Steve van H. du Toit |
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