Jacobus Verster
Lieutenant-General Jacobus Verster SSA SM (1919–1981) was a South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1936, and served in World War II. He was Chief of the Air Force from 1967 to 1975.
Jacobus Pieter Verster | |
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| Born | 22 May 1919[1] Boksburg, South Africa |
| Died | 1981 |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Chief of the South African Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Military career
He was educated at Pretoria University and joined the Air Force in 1936 as a student pilot.[2]
He served in RAF Bomber Command in World War II. He was shot down in North Africa in 1942[1] and was taken prisoner.
He served as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General and the State President (1953 – 1962)[2]
Awards and Decorations
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Star of South Africa (SSA).gif)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
1939–45 Star
Africa Star
War Medal 1939–1945
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
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| Preceded by Kalfie Martin |
Chief of the South African Air Force 1967 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Robert 'Bob' Rogers |
References
- Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. p. 255. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 98.
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