Willem J. Bergh
Willem Jacobus Bergh | |
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| Born | 14 July 1929 Potgietersrus |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Spouse(s) | Josephine Anne Vera Gibson |
Lieutenant General Willem Bergh SD SM MMM (born 14 July 1929) is a retired South African Air Force officer who served as Chief of Staff Finance for the South African Defence Force.[1]
In 1952, he was the navigator on the flight to deliver the Coelacanth, discovered in Madagascar by Prof J. L. B. Smith, to South Africa.[2]
Awards and decorations[edit]
Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
References[edit]
- ^ Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 93.
- ^ Bergh, W; Smith, W; Botha, W; Laing, M (1992). "The place of Natal Command in the History of the World of Science". Military History Journal. 9 (1).
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