Fritz Loots
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Major General Frederich ('Fritz') Wilhelm Loots SSA SD SM (1917 – 2008) was a general in the South African Defence Force (SADF). He was founder of the South African Special Forces and their first commanding officer.[1]
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Frederich Wilhelm Loots | |
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Born | (1917-04-29)29 April 1917 Britstown, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
Died | 12 August 2008(2008-08-12) (aged 91) Pretoria |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Years of service | 1939–1982 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | Border War |
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