Toby Moll (general)
| Tobias Moll SM DSO | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Toby |
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | 1967 |
| Allegiance |
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| Years of service | 1935-1972 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | Chief of Defence Staff |
| Battles/wars | World War II & Korean War |
| Awards |
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Major-General Toby Moll SM (1917) was a South African Chief of Defence Staff from 1 July 1966 until his death on 30 November 1967.
Military career
He joined the Permanent Force in 1935 and qualified as a pilot in 1936[1]:93 and later became a Flight Commander at Central Flying School. He served in World War II in the Middle Eastern front.[1]:93
Awards and decorations
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Africa Service Medal (WWII)
See also
References
- 1 2 Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "LEIERS DEUR DIE JARE (1912-1982)" (Online). Scientia Militaria - South African Journal of Military Studies (in Afrikaans). 12 (2): 89–98. doi:10.5787/12-2-631. ISSN 2224-0020. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | Chief of Defence Staff 1966 – 1967 |
Succeeded by Kalfie Martin |
| Preceded by JAB Sandenbergh |
OC AFB Ysterplaat 1946 – 1951 |
Succeeded by Kalfie Martin |
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