| Lieutenant General Willem Jacobus Bergh SD SM MMM | |
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| Born | (1929-07-14) 14 July 1929 (age 95) Potgietersrus |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Spouse(s) | Josephine Anne Vera Gibson |
Lieutenant General Willem Bergh SD SM MMM (born (1929-07-14)14 July 1929) is a retired South African Air Force officer who served as Chief of Staff Finance for the South African Defence Force.
In 1952, he was the navigator on the flight to deliver the Coelacanth, discovered in Madagascar by Prof J. L. B. Smith, to South Africa.
Awards and decorations
Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
References
- Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 93.
- Bergh, W; Smith, W; Botha, W; Laing, M (1992). "The place of Natal Command in the History of the World of Science". Military History Journal. 9 (1).
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| Preceded byLt Gen Andre van Deventer | Chief of Staff Finance 1979–1982 |
Succeeded byV Adm Marthinus Bekker |
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