Raymond Armstrong
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Raymond Fullerton Armstrong
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| Born | 14 December 1917 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |
 South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1936–1976 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 01214089PE |
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| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Greenlees |
| Other work | Director; Atlas Corporation |
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Lieutenant General Raymond Armstrong SSA SM (born 14 December 1917)[1] is a retired South African Air Force officer, who served as Chief of Defence Staff.[2]
He attended Rondebosch Boy's High School before attending the South African Military College.[1]
Military career
He joined the Special Service Battalion in 1936 and soon thereafter joined the Permanent Force. He was trained as a pilot, serving in World War II and later in the Korean War.[2]
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.[2]
After retirement he served as a Director of Atlas Aircraft Corporation.[1]
Awards and Decorations
He was awarded the following:[1]
Star of South Africa (SSA)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
Air Medal 
with Oak Leaf Cluster (USA)
United Nations Service Medal for Korea
Korean War Service Medal- x20px Order of Military Merit (Korea) 2nd class
References
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| Preceded by | Chief of Defence Staff 1974 – 1976 |
Vacant
Title next held by
Ian Gleeson in 1986 |
| Preceded by
Cmdt DA du Toit
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OC SAAF College 1954 – 1960 |
Succeeded by Col Pieter Retief |
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