James Johnson (South African Navy officer)
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Vice-Admiral James 'Johnny' Johnson SSA SM DSC (10 February 1918 – 2 October 1990) was a former Chief of the South African Navy (1 April 1972 to 30 September 1977).[2] He was nicknamed "Flam" after his wartime red beard - "Vlambaard" in Afrikaans.[1]
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James 'Flam' Johnson | |
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Nickname(s) | Flam |
Born | (1918-02-10)10 February 1918 Benoni, Transvaal, Union of South Africa[1] |
Died | 2 October 1990(1990-10-02) (aged 72) South Africa |
Service/ | South African Navy |
Years of service | 1946–1977 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | |
Wars | World War II |
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