Reginald Otto
Lt Gen Reginald Otto | |
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Nickname(s) | Reg |
Born | Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa | 9 July 1943
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Years of service | 1964 – 1998 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (born Krugersdorp, 9 July 1943)[1] was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army.[2]
Military career[]
He joined the South African Army in 1964. After Officer training at the Army Gymnasium he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in 1 Special Service Battalion. He became Officer Commanding of 1 Special Service Battalion in January 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1981 to 18 December 1983.[3]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command.[4] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC .[5]
Awards and decorations[]
General Otto was awarded the following:
Southern Cross Decoration (SD & Bar)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal (with Cunene Clasp)
Southern Africa Medal
General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
Legion of Merit (U.S.)
Order of the Cloud and Banner - with Special Cravat (4th Grade) (ORB)(Taiwan)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1994/12/20/2/6.html
- ^ Engelbrecht, Leon. "Fact file: Chiefs of the SA Army | defenceWeb". www.defenceweb.co.za. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ^ Gericke, Marietjie (March 30, 2006). "Pantserskool vier 40 jaar van opleiding / School of Armour celebrates 40yrs of training". Volksblad. Archived from the original on December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Chronological Report" (PDF). Historical Papers. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ^ http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/1992/12/4/9/19.html
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