Andre Retief

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Andre Retief[1]

BornLouis Trichardt
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
Years of service1979–2018
RankBrigadier General
Commands held
AwardsSouthern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Pro Patria Medal ' Southern Africa Medal ' General Service Medal (South Africa) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Good Service Medal '

Brigadier General Andre Retief SM & Bar MMM is a South African Army officer.

Military career[edit]

On 24 January 2014 he took over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation from Brig Gen Chris Gildenhuys.[1]

Awards and decorations[edit]

61 Mech Operational Service Badge
(Service)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Rectangular bar (upright) with a black dagger and three black lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Sandstone Heritage Trust participates in Change of Command Parade". Sandstone Estates. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
Military offices
Preceded by GOC South African Army Armoured Formation
24 January 2014–20??
Succeeded by