Barend Viljoen
Major-General Benjamin Gottlieb "Barend" Viljoen SSA OBE (13 April 1908 – 1995)[1]:255 was a South African military commander.
Benjamin Gottlieb Viljoen[1]:255 | |
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| Nickname(s) | Barend |
| Born | 13 April 1908 |
| Died | 1995 (aged 86–87) |
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| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1927 – 1965 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Air Force Chief of Staff |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Military career
He joined the South African Air Force in 1927, and served in World War II. He also served as ADC to the Governor General of the Union of South Africa and to the King of Greece.[2] He was Air Chief of Staff from 23 September 1956 to 30 April 1965.[3]
Honours and awards
He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1944.[4]
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References
- Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 98.
- Engelbrecht, Leon (21 January 2010). "Fact file: Chiefs of the SA Air Force". Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- "No. 36546". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1944. p. 2664.
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| Preceded by Stephen Melville |
Chief of Staff of the South African Air Force 23 September 1956 – 30 April 1965 |
Succeeded by Kalfie Martin |
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