Hendrik Greyvenstein

Brigadier

Hendrik J. Greyvenstein

SM
Brigadier; Hendrik J. Greyvenstein; SM
Birth name	Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein
Nickname(s)	Greyvie
Born	11 July 1916; Pretoria, South Africa
Died	15 March 1986 (aged 69); Pretoria, South Africa
Allegiance	South Africa South Africa
Service / branch	South African Army
Rank	Brigadier
Unit	School of Artillery
Commands	Director Artillery; OC School of Artillery; OC 4 Field Regiment;
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards
Spouse(s)	Eileen Dulcie de Vaal (1922–2007)
Relations	June Barbara Greyvenstein (daughter); Rose Williams (daughter); Jan Michael Greyvenstein (son);
Other work	Farmer

Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein SM (July 11, 1916 – March 15, 1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was educated at the University of Pretoria and took part in the Second World War as an artilleryman. In 1944, he was seconded to the Royal Artillery and served as an Adjutant at the Artillery School, officer instructor, and Battery Commander of the 10 Field Battery, 4 Field Regiment.

Military career

Greyvenstein graduated from the British Overseas School in Egypt during the Second World War and completed the SA Military College Staff course. He served as Chief Instructor Gunnery during the fifties, Battery Commander at 1 South African Infantry Battalion in Oudtshoorn. He commanded 4 Field Regiment and the School of Artillery.^[2] before being appointed as the Director of Artillery. Brigadier Greyvenstein served at General Headquarters, Chief of Staff section before he retired in the mid seventies.

Greyvenstein died in Pretoria on 15 March 1986, at the age of 69.^[3]

Awards and decorations

Master Gunner: 1004

Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein^[a]
Year: Before 1970
←1003: Major General Bob Meintjies	Brigadier Carl Sverre Leisegang :1005→

Notes

^ Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.

References

^ "Maj. Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein". Fremantle, Western Australia, Passenger Lists, 1897–1963. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
^ Anon., "School of Artillery", South African Gunner (PDF), p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015
^ "Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein death record". GenDatabase. Retrieved 11 February 2023.

Military offices
Preceded by Established	Director Artillery 1964–1966	Succeeded by Constand Viljoen
Preceded by Phillip Stanley Ince Jay	Commandant School of Artillery & Armour 1963–1966	Succeeded by Constand Viljoen
Preceded by Ronald McWilliam	OC 4 Field Regiment 1962–1963	Succeeded by Jack Hawtayne
Preceded by Charles Brereton-Stiles	Chief Instructor Gunnery 1952–1955	Succeeded by John Gordon-Gray

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[4] Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.

[1] "Maj. Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein". Fremantle, Western Australia, Passenger Lists, 1897–1963. Retrieved 11 February 2023.

[2] Anon., "School of Artillery", South African Gunner (PDF), p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015

[3] "Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein death record". GenDatabase. Retrieved 11 February 2023.

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Brigadier Hendrik J. Greyvenstein SM
Birth name	Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein^[1]
Nickname(s)	Greyvie
Born	(1916-07-11)11 July 1916 Pretoria, South Africa
Died	15 March 1986(1986-03-15) (aged 69) Pretoria, South Africa
Allegiance	South Africa South Africa
Service / branch	South African Army
Rank	Brigadier
Unit	School of Artillery
Commands	Director Artillery OC School of Artillery OC 4 Field Regiment
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards
Spouse(s)	Eileen Dulcie de Vaal (1922–2007)
Relations	June Barbara Greyvenstein (daughter) Rose Williams (daughter) Jan Michael Greyvenstein (son)
Other work	Farmer