Paul Lombard (general)
Major General Paul Lombard SM MMM was an artillery officer who completed the British Army Staff Course during 1967. He qualified as an Army Air Observation Pilot at the Central Flying School SAAF in Dunnottar. He served as the Chief of Army Staff Planning (GS6) in the South African Defence Force from 1991.
Paul Lombard | |
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| Born | Klerksdorp |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | - 1993 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | School of Artillery |
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| Battles/wars | South African Border War |
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Military career
He served as pilot at 42 Squadron SAAF, Gunnery Instructor at the School of Artillery and Armour. Maj Lombard was appointed as the Chief Instructor Gunnery and later Officer Commanding School of Artillery[1] from 1976 to 1980 as a brigadier, he did a stint as the Officer Commanding Southern Cape Command at George during the 1980s. He was appointed as General of the Artillery from 1991 to 1993.
Awards and decorations
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Southern Cross Medal (SM).png.webp)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal (with Cunene Clasp)
Southern Africa Medal.gif)
General Service Medal
Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Permanent Force Good Service Medal
Identification: General of the Gunners
References
- Anon., "School of Artillery" (PDF), South African Gunner, p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015
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