Education
He attended Rondebosch Boy"s High School before attending the South African Military College.
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Raymond Armstrong
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He joined the Special Service Battalion in 1936 and soon thereafter joined the Permanent Force. He was trained as a pilot, serving in World World War II and later in the Korean War. He was Armed Forces Attache in Washington.
He served as Chief of Air Staff before being appointed acting Chief of Defence Staff from 1 March 1974 to 30 April 1974.
He was confirmed in this appointment on 1 May 1974. He retired on 31 May 1976.
After retirement he served as a Director of Atlas Aircraft Corporation.
Achievements
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He was awarded the following: Star of South Africa (Social Security Administration) Southern Cross Medal (Master of Science) of Korea Medal Union Medal 1939-1945 Star Africa Star Italy Star War Medal 1939–1945 Africa Service Medal (World World War II) Distinguished Flying Cross (United States of America) Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (United States of America) United Nations Service Medal for of Korea Korean War Service Medal Order of Military Merit (of Korea) 2nd class.
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Nationality
South African