Brigadier General Andre Retief SM & Bar MMM is a South African Army officer.
Andre Retief[1] | |
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Born | Louis Trichardt |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service | South African Army |
Years of service | 1979–2018 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | |
Awards |
Military career
editOn 24 January 2014 he took over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation from Brig Gen Chris Gildenhuys.[1]
Awards and decorations
editBlack 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
edit- ^ a b "Sandstone Heritage Trust participates in Change of Command Parade". Sandstone Estates. Retrieved 23 December 2014.