| Edward Ratala | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Trigger, Trinity |
| Born | March 3 Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Service number | 98010820 PE |
| Commands |
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| Spouse(s) | Dithole Thebe-Ratala |
| Relations | Daughter Koketso
Son Samora Grandson Biko |
Admiral Edward Ratala was a South African Naval officer.
He commanded Naval Base Durban till December 2003 before being promoted to flag rank and appointed Director Joint Operations Plans at the Joint Operations Division
He was appointed Director Naval Transformation in 2009 and became Inspector General of the Navy on 1 November 2010.
He retired in February 2014.
Awards and decorations
Operational Medal for Southern Africa
South Africa Service Medal
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Service Medal (Bronze)
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJohn G Barker | Inspector General Navy 2010 – 2014 |
Succeeded byunknown |
| Preceded byunknown | Director Naval Transformation 2006 – 2010 |
Succeeded byunknown |
| Preceded byunknown | Director Joint Operations Plans, J Ops Div 2003 – 2006 |
Succeeded byunknown |
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