Douglas Roy Faure | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Service number | 77451359PE [1] |
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Rear Admiral Douglas Faure is a former South African naval officer.
Douglas Roy Faure | |
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| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Service number | 77451359PE [1] |
| Commands |
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| Awards | |
Rear Admiral Douglas Faure is a former South African naval officer.
He served as the first commanding officer of SAS Spioenkop. [2] until 2008 when he was appointed Senior Staff Officer Combat Support. [3] He was appointed Officer Commanding of SAS Simonsberg on 1 October 2008. [1]
He served as Director Maritime Warfare from 1 April 2017 [4] till 1 June 2020, when he was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Navy. [5]
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)) 
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