Nickname(s) Booysie Years of service 1935 – 1974 Service number 60663V / 01222082PE Name Werndly der Service/branch South African Army | Allegiance South Africa Rank Lieutenant General Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | |
Born 27 April 1914 ( 1914-04-27 ) Died February 28, 1987, Cape Town, South Africa Commands held Witwatersrand Rifles Regiment, 1 Special Service Battalion | ||
Lieutenant General Werndly Renaut Booysie van der Riet SSA SM MC (27 April 1914 - 28 February 1987) was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of the Defence Staff.
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Military Career
He was awarded the Military Cross during World War II.
He commanded Witwatersrand Rifles Regiment from 1945 to 1946 and 1 Special Service Battalion from Oct 1953 to Dec 1960.
Awards and Decorations
General van der Riet was awarded the following:
References
Werndly van der Riet Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA