Nick Bierman
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Jacobus Nicolaas "Nick" Bierman
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| Born | 13 February 1910[1] Potchefstroom |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. [2] Potchefstroom |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
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South African Army |
| Years of service | 1934-1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 105970V |
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Lieutenant-General Jacobus Nicolaas "Nick" Bierman SSA SM CBE (1910–1977) was a South African military commander. He played one Rugby Test Match for the Springbok team in 1931[2][3]:89
Military career
He joined the South African Army in 1934.[3]:89 During World War II he served in North Africa, and commanded the artillery of the South African 6th Armoured Division in Italy.
He served as Army Chief of Staff from 1958 to 1959,[3]:89 as Inspector-General from 1959 to 1960,[3]:89 as Director of Planning and Operations from 1960 to 1965,[3]:89 and as General Officer Commanding Joint Combat Forces (GOCJCF), co-ordinating Army and Air Force operations and training, from 1965 to 1967. As GOCJCF, he was the third-highest-ranking officer in the South African Defence Force's Supreme Command.
Awards and Decorations
In 1945 then Brigadier Bierman was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire. The notice in the London Gazette reads as follows:
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy:
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
Brigadier (temporary) Jacobus Nicolas Bierman (105970V), South African Forces.[4]
He was also awarded the Bronze Star[5]
Star of South Africa (SSA)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
See also
References
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- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37039. p. 2067. April 1945.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 38459. p. 6060. November 1948.
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| Preceded by | Chief of the South African Army 1958 – 1959 |
Succeeded by Sybrand Engelbrecht |
| Preceded by
Brig Jock B. Kriegler
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OC Western Transvaal Command 1950 – 1953 |
Succeeded by Col GN Nauhaus |
| Preceded by
Lt Col Frank Harpur
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OC 4 Field Regiment 1945 – 1947 |
Succeeded by Lt Col GP Jacobs |
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