Shorty Brown
Colonel Shorty Brown SM MMM was an artillery who commanded the South African Artillery, School of Artillery (two separate occasions) and 4 Field Regiment
Richard F. Brown | |
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| Nickname(s) | Shorty |
| Born | 1930 eastern Transvaal |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1950-1985 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | School of Artillery |
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| Other work | Estate agent |
Military career
He joined the Union Defence Force in 1950. He later served as the Battery Commander of 43 Battery at 2 SA Infantry Battalion Group, Officer Commanding 4 Field Regiment, Officer Commanding School of Artillery[1] at two different instances and later Director Artillery (double hat appointments) before Brigadier J.J. Stapelberg took over the latter role in early 1970. Col Brown also served as a staff officer at the SADF Headquarters, Army Headquarters, 8 Division and North Western Command at Potchefstroom before retirement in 1985.
Awards and decorations
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
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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