Jack Dutton
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John Raymond Dutton
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| Nickname(s) | Jack |
| Born | 27 August 1928 Tulbagh |
| Died | 29 November 2011 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa  South Africa |
| Service/ |
 South African Army |
| Years of service | 1947–1984 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Special Service Battalion |
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| Battles/wars | Korean War, Border War |
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| Other work | National President of the SA Armour Association |
Early life
Jack Dutton (Tulbagh, 27 August 1928 - 29 November 2011[1]) was a South African Army officer who served in the Korean War. He matriculated from Rondebosch High in 1945. In 1947 in the Union Defence Forces.
Military career
In 1953 he was one of 12 officers sent to the Korea where he was seconded to the Royal Tank Regiment. In 1964 he was appointed as Officer Commanding 1 Special Service Battalion. In 1968 he became Officer Commanding Eastern Province Command at the rank of Brigadier. He was then appointed Director of Armour.[2] In 1973 he was promoted to major-general as Chief of Army Staff Operations from 1 July 1973.[2] In 1976 he became Chief of Staff Operations with the rank of Lieutenant-general.[1]
Diplomatic service
While still in the Army he was appointed South Africa's ambassador to Chile.
Awards and decorations
Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
References
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| Preceded by
Norman John Best
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Ambassador to Chile 1981 – 1984 |
Succeeded by Michal Muller |
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| Preceded by | Chief of Staff Operations 1976 – 1981 |
Succeeded by Ian Gleeson |
| Preceded by | OC 1 SSB 1964 – 1967 |
Succeeded by WH 'Bill' Matthews |
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