Michal Muller
Anthony Michal Muller | |
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Nickname(s) | Mike |
Born | [1]: 163 | 28 July 1930
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Years of service | 1948 – 1984 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards |
Lieutenant General Michal Muller SSAS SD was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Air Force[2]
He joined the Union Defence Force in 1948, training as a Pilot. He served with 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War, flying a P-51 Mustang. After his return to South Africa he served in various posts, including as Commanding Officer of 1 Squadron SAAF, 24 Squadron SAAF and Fighter Command.
He was appointed Chief of Air Staff operations in July 1978[3] before becoming Chief of the Air Force in December 1979.[1]: 164
After his retirement he served as Ambassador to Chile.[4]
Awards and decorations[]
- Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Korea Medal
- Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Union Medal
- United Nations Service Medal for Korea
- Korean War Service Medal
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- ^ "SADF.info".
- ^ Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 95.
- ^ South African Defence Force Review 1991. Walker-Ramus. 1991. p. 263.
Categories:
- 1930 births
- Living people
- South African military personnel of the Korean War
- South African military personnel of the Border War
- Chiefs of the South African Air Force
- Ambassadors of South Africa to Chile
- South African military personnel stubs