Marthinus Bekker
Marthinus Albertus Bekker | |
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Nickname(s) | Bert |
Born | 1933 |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Chief of SADF Staff |
Awards |
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Spouse(s) | Eleanor Johnson |
Vice Admiral Marthinus Bekker SSA SD SM MMM[1] (born 1933)[2] was a former South African Navy officer, who served as Chief of the SADF Staff.
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He joined the Navy in 1957 and served on the SAS Vrystaat before being transferred to England to join the shipbuilding program for the President class frigates.[2]
He also served as Chief Paymaster, Director of Logistics Systems and Quartermaster General (1976 – 1982).[2]
He was later appointed the Minister of Finance for the Ciskei homeland in 1992[3]
He was appointed as Chief of the SADF Staff,[4] replacing Kat Liebenberg. Before that he served as Chief of Staff Finances.
Awards and decorations[]
- Star of South Africa (SSA)
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- General Service Medal
- Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Permanent Force Good Service Medal
- Grand Star of Military Merit (Chile)
References[]
- ^ "Vooraanstaandes vereer". Die Burger. January 28, 1987. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ a b c C.J. Nöthling, E.M. Meyers (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 92.
- ^ Ngcula, Vumile. "Pretoria's men in Ciskei". O'Malley Archives. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Liebenberg word nuwe hoof van Weermag" [Liebenberg becomes now head of the Army]. Die Burger. July 28, 1990. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
Categories:
- South African admirals
- 1933 births
- Living people