Wessel Kritzinger
Lieutenant General Wessel Kritzinger was a South African Army general, who served as Chief of Staff Operations for the Defence Force.
Wessel Gerhard Kritzinger | |
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| Born | 1944 Uitenhage |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1965- 1997 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 2 South African Infantry Battalion |
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| Battles/wars | Border War |
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Military career
He was a qualified military parachutist and served as the OC Infantry School, OC Eastern Province Command,[1] GOC Wits Command before being appointed to the DHQ as the Chief of Staff Operations in 1992 - 1997. He retired at the end of July 1997.[2]
Awards and decorations
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
References
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