Ian Deetlefs
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| Allegiance |   South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1965–2003 |
| Rank | Major General |
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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]
Military career[]
Gen Deetlefs has served with
- 1 Special Service Battalion (1 SSB)
- Army Gymnasium
- 6 South African Infantry Battalion (6SAI)
- Natal Carbineers
- Natal Command
He served as Chief of Defence Reserves, SANDF and was the Founding Chairman of the (RFC)
Honours and awards[]
Medals[]
Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:[1]
Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
iPhrothiya yeGolide (PG) (Golden Protea)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
John Chard Decoration (JCD)
Pro Patria Medal
General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
John Chard Medal
Proficiency badges[]
Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service
References[]
- ^ a b "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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