Michal Muller

Anthony Michal Muller
Anthony Michal Muller; SSAS SD
Nickname(s)	Mike
Born	28 July 1930[1]
Allegiance	South Africa
Service/branch	South African Air Force
Years of service	1948 – 1984
Rank	Lieutenant General
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS); Southern Cross Decoration (SD);

Lieutenant General Michal Muller SSAS SD was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Air Force[2]

He joined the Union Defence Force in 1948, training as a Pilot. He served with 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War, flying a P-51 Mustang. After his return to South Africa he served in various posts, including as Commanding Officer of 1 Squadron SAAF, 24 Squadron SAAF and Fighter Command.

He was appointed Chief of Air Staff operations in July 1978[3] before becoming Chief of the Air Force in December 1979.[1]^:164

After his retirement he served as Ambassador to Chile.[4]

Awards and Decorations

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Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
"SADF.info".
Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 95.
South African Defence Force Review 1991. Walker-Ramus. 1991. p. 263.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Jack Dutton	Ambassador to Chile 1985 – 1988	Succeeded by Pieter van der Westhuizen
Military offices
Preceded by Robert 'Bob' Rogers	Chief of the South African Air Force December 1979 – 1984	Succeeded by Denis Earp
Preceded by Unknown	Chief of Air Staff Operations July 1978 – November 1979	Succeeded by Unknown

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