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South African military commander (1943–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (9 July 1943[1] – 5 July 2022[2]) was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army.[3]
Reginald Otto | |
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Nickname(s) | Reg |
Born | Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa | 9 July 1943
Died | July 5, 2022 78) | (aged
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service | South African Army |
Years of service | 1964–1998 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Awards | |
Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
He joined the South African Army in 1964 after completing his schooling at Trumpsburg High School.[2] After Officer training at the Army Gymnasium he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in 1 Special Service Battalion. He became Officer Commanding of 1 Special Service Battalion in January 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1981 to 18 December 1983.[4]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command.[5] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command.[6]
General Otto was awarded the following:
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