Edward Ratala

Admiral Edward Ratala was a South African Naval officer.

Edward Ratala
Nickname(s)	Trigger, Trinity
Born	March 3 Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Allegiance	South Africa
Branch	South African Navy
Rank	Admiral
Service number	98010820 PE
Commands	Navy Inspector General OC Naval Base Durban
Spouse(s)	Dithole Thebe-Ratala
Relations	Daughter Koketso Son Samora Grandson Biko

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^[1]

He was appointed Director Naval Transformation in 2009^[2] and became Inspector General of the Navy on 1 November 2010.^[3]

He retired in February 2014.^[4]

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)