Duma Mdutyana
Duma Dumisani Mdutyana | |
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Born | Mount Frere, Eastern Cape | 18 December 1960
Died | 6 July 2016 | (aged 55)
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Lieutenant General Duma Mdutyana (18 December 1960, Mount Frere – 6 July 2016)[1] was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of Joint Operations.[2] He died after falling ill on a trip overseas.[3]
Education[]
He matriculated from St. Johns College in Umtata and later obtained a master's degree in Defence Studies from Madras University, India.[1]
Military career[]
He served in the Umkhonto weSizwe in Angola and after integrating into the SANDF, he served at EP Command, OC Group 6 and at Infantry Directorate before being appointed GOC 43 South African Brigade.[citation needed] He served as GOC Joint Operations HQ, Advisor to FARDC Chief of Defence Staff and Chief Director Operations from 2011.[citation needed]
Awards and decorations[]
- Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB)
- General Service Medal
- Unitas Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Service Medal in Bronze
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "MAJ GEN MDUTYANA HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS ADVISOR TO THE CHIEF OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO DEFENCE FORCE" (PDF). Department of Defence. 1 February 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Helfrich, Kim (25 January 2016). "Change of command at SANDF Joint Operations Division". Defenceweb. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Head of SANDF joint operations, Duma Mdutyana dies". ENCA. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
Categories:
- 1960 births
- South African Army generals
- University of Madras alumni
- 2016 deaths
- South African military personnel stubs