Petrus Jacobs
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Petrus Jacobs
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Born | 1910 |
Died | 1967 |
Allegiance | Republic of South Africa |
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South African Army |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Army Chief of Staff |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Major-General Petrus Jacobs SSA SM (1910-1967) was a South African military commander.
Military Career
He joined the South African Army as a part-time Citizen Force soldier in 1931 in the Prince Alfred's Guard[1]:93 and later became a full-time Permanent Force member. He served in World War II with the 2nd South African Division and with Wits Rifles in Italy.[1]:93
Maj Gen Jacobs was Army Chief of Staff from 1963 to 1965.[2][1]:93
Awards and Decorations
- Star of South Africa (SSA)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
See also
References
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Preceded by | Chief of the South African Army 1963 – 1965 |
Succeeded by Charles 'Pop' Fraser |
Preceded by | Commandant South African Military College 1953 – 1956 |
Succeeded by SJ Engelbrecht |