General Sir Hesperus Andrias (Pierre) van Ryneveld | |
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Nickname(s) | Pierre |
Born | Senekal, Orange Free State | 2 May 1891
Died | 2 December 1972 Pretoria, South Africa | (aged 81)
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Years of service | 1915–1949 |
Rank | General |
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Spouse(s) |
Enid Kathleen Helen Collard
(died 1958) |
Children | Son: John Frederick Van Ryneveld (1923 – 1996) |
General Sir Hesperus Andrias van Ryneveld KBE CB DSO MC (2 May 1891 – 2 December 1972), known as Sir Pierre van Ryneveld, was a South African military commander. He was the founding commander of the South African Air Force.