Ian Deetlefs
Maj Gen Ian Deetlefs (Rtd) SSAS PG SM JCD served in the South African Army's Reserve Force from 1965–2003. He became the first Chief of Defence Reserves of the South African National Defence Force in 1997.[1] He retired from the SANDF in 2003 and was succeeded by Maj Gen R.C. Andersen.[2]
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| Service/ | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South African Army |
| Years of service | 1965–2003 |
| Rank | Major General |
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Military career
Gen Deetlefs has served with
- 1 Special Service Battalion (1 SSB)
- Army Gymnasium
- 6 South African Infantry Battalion (6SAI)
- Natal Carbineers
- Congella Regiment
- Natal Command
He served as Chief of Defence Reserves, SANDF and was the Founding Chairman of the Reserve Force Council (RFC)
Honours and awards
Medals
Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:[1]
Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
John Chard Medal
References
- "Ian Deetlefs - LinkedIn". linkedin.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- Masilela, J.B. (2004). Department of Defence Annual Report 2003-2004 (PDF). Cape: Formeset Printers. p. 53. ISBN 0621352543. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
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Chief of Defence Reserves 1997 - October 2003 |
Succeeded by R.C. Andersen |
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