Paul Wijnberg

Paul Alexander Wijnberg (born 19 December 1934 – 2 July 2013) was a senior South African naval officer.

Early life
He was schooled at Maritzburg College,

After joining the Navy he was sent in 1958 to HMS Excellent to attend the Royal Naval Long Gunnery Officers’ Course. When he returned to South Africa he was appointed Officer Commanding SAN Gunnery School.

He married Mary Wijnberg and had Mike, Allan, John and Simon Wijnberg

In 1973 he was posted to France as Naval Attache, for which he was awarded the Ordre Nationale de Mérite.

He commanded the frigate SAS President Kruger (F150) and in 1976 took part in the US Bicentennial Celebrations.

He was appointed Flag Officer Naval Command East and promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.

He retired in 1998 to a farm in Grabouw where he died on 2 July 2013.

Awards and decorations

 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)
 * Commander National Order of Merit (France)