Barend Viljoen
South African air force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major-General Benjamin Gottlieb "Barend" Viljoen SSA OBE (13 April 1908 – 1995)[1]: 255 was a South African military commander.
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Benjamin Gottlieb Viljoen[1]: 255 | |
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Nickname(s) | Barend |
Born | (1908-04-13)13 April 1908 |
Died | 1995 (aged 86–87) |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Years of service | 1927–1965 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Air Force Chief of Staff |
Wars | World War II |
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