Andre Retief
Andre Retief[1] | |
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| Born | Louis Trichardt |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1979–2018 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | |
| Awards | |
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.[1]
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
- ^ a b "Sandstone Heritage Trust participates in Change of Command Parade". Sandstone Estates. Retrieved 23 December 2014.