Dawid Schoonwinkel
Col Dawid Schoonwinkel was an officer in the South African Army from the artillery.
Dawid Schoonwinkel | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | DBJ |
| Born | March 1960 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1979-2020 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 4 Artillery Regiment |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | South African Border War |
Military career
He joined the SADF in 1979 at 4 Field Regiment and completed the national service. He was appointed as an instructor at the School of Arty. He saw action in various roles during the Border War in Angola with 14 and 4 Artillery Regiments. He served as Battery Commander, Officer Commanding 4 Artillery Regiment, Second in Command School of Artillery from 1999-2006, SSO Research & Development 2006-2008 and OC School of Artillery in 2008 until his retirement in 2020.[1]
Honours and awards
Medals
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Pro Patria Medal
Southern Africa Medal.gif)
General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
References
- Anon., "School of Artillery", South African Gunner (PDF), p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015
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