Sagaren Pillay

Sagaren Pillay SM MMM SAN is a retired South African Navy officer, who served as Chief Director: Maritime Strategy.^[1]

Rear Admiral Sagaren Pillay SM MMM
Nickname(s)	Sarge
Allegiance	South Africa
Branch	South African Navy
Years of service	1977–2018
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	Chief Director: Maritime Strategy FOC Naval Base Simon's Town
Awards

Military career

He has served a Naval Attache in Argentina,^[2]: 143 Flag Officer Commanding Naval Base Simon's Town and Director: Maritime Plans.

Rear Admiral Pillay listening to SECNAV Ray Mabus

He retired in 2018.^[3]

Awards and decorations

• Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
• Military Merit Medal (MMM)
• General Service Medal (South Africa)
• Unitas (Unity) Medal
• Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
• Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
• Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))