Hendrik Greyvenstein

Brig Hendrik Greyvenstein was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was educated at University of Pretoria and took part in the Second World War as an artilleryman. He was seconded to the Royal Artillery in 1944 and served as Adjutant at the Artillery School, officer instructor and Battery Commander 10 Field Battery, 4 Field Regiment.

Hendrik J. Greyvenstein
Nickname(s)Greyvie
Born1916
DiedLimpopo
Allegiance South Africa

 South Africa

 South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
RankBrigadier
UnitSchool of Artillery
Commands held
Battles/warsWorld War 2
Awards
Spouse(s)Eileen Dulcie de Vaal (1922-2007)
RelationsJune Barbara Greyvenstein (daughter) Rose Williams (daughter)
Other workFarmer

Military career

He 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.[1] 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.

Awards and decorations

References
  1. 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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