Brigadier General Andre Retief SM & Bar MMM | |
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Born | Louis Trichardt |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service | South African Army |
Years of service | 1979–2018 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
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Brigadier General Andre Retief SM & Bar MMM is a South African Army officer.
Military career
On 24 January 2014 he took over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation from Brig Gen Chris Gildenhuys.
Awards and decorations
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Rectangular bar (upright) with a black dagger and three black lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade |
- Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal
- Southern Africa Medal
- General Service Medal (South Africa)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
- Commander of the Order of Military Merit (Jordan)
References
- ^ "Sandstone Heritage Trust participates in Change of Command Parade". Sandstone Estates. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
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Preceded byChris Gildenhuys | GOC South African Army Armoured Formation 24 January 2014–20?? |
Succeeded byFezile Mbotyi |