Nicolaas Nieuwoudt
Nicolaas Johan Nieuwoudt SSA SD SM | |
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Born |
[1] Louisvale, Northern Cape | 23 October 1929
Died | 22 November 1989 60)[2] | (aged
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/branch | South African Military Health Service |
Years of service | 1960-1988 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Awards | |
Relations | Ina Pretorius (Wife)[2] |
Lieutenant-General Nicolaas Nieuwoudt MBChB SSA SD SM (1929–1989) was a South African military commander. A medical doctor, he joined the South African Air Force's medical branch in 1960, after five years private practise.[2] He commanded the South African Medical Service, as Surgeon-General, from 1977[3] to 1988. The SAMS was upgraded to rank equally with the Army, Air Force, and Navy in 1979.
Education
He obtained a medical degree from the University of Pretoria
Honours and awards
He was awarded the following medals and decorations:
- 1985 –
Star of South Africa (SSA)
- 1980 –
Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- 1964 –
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- 1984 –
Pro Patria Medal
See also
References
- ↑ Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. p. 169. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- 1 2 3 4 "Nicolaas Johan Nieuwoudt" (PDF). archive.samj.org.za. 3 February 1990. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "Die Sago - sy Onstastan en Ontwikkeling". scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za. 1982. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
Militaria - Official Professional Journal of the SADF (Vol 12/2: 1982)
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Colin Cockcroft |
Chief of the South African Medical Service 1977 – 1988 |
Succeeded by Daniel Knobel |
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