Michal Muller
Anthony Michal Muller | |
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Nickname(s) | Mike |
Born | [1]: 163 | 28 July 1930
Allegiance | ![]() |
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