General Johannes Geldenhuys | |
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![]() Johannes Jacobus Geldenhuys | |
Born | Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa | 5 February 1935
Died | 10 September 2018 George, Western Cape, South Africa | (aged 83)
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Years of service | 1954–1990 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Chief of the South African Defence Force (1985–90) Chief of the Army (1980–85) South West Africa Territorial Force (1980) South West Africa Command (1977–80) |
Battles/wars | South African Border War |
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General Johannes Jacobus (Jannie) Geldenhuys SSA SD SOE SM MMM (5 February 1935 – 10 September 2018)[1] was a South African military commander who served as Chief of the South African Defence Force from 1985 to 1990.[2][3]