Andries Putter
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Vice Admiral Andries Petrus Putter SSAS SD MMM (2 December 1935 – 17 July 2014)[1] was a South African military commander who served as Chief of the South African Navy twice, first from 1982 to 1985 and again from 1989 to 1990.[2] He was born in Brits in 1935.[3][4]
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Andries Petrus Putter | |
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Nickname(s) | Dries |
Born | (1935-12-02)2 December 1935 Brits, Transvaal, Union of South Africa |
Died | 17 July 2014(2014-07-17) (aged 78) Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa |
Allegiance | South Africa South Africa |
Service/ | South African Navy |
Years of service | 1954–1990 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Spouse(s) | Gerda Fourie (Wife) |
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