Burgert Christiaan Gildenhuys[1] | |
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 Gildenhuys (left) | |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1975 – 31 October 2016 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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Brigadier General Chris Gildenhuys SM MMM is a South African Army officer.
Military career
On 24 January 2014 he handed over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation to Brig Gen Andre Retief. He was transferred to the Joint Operations Division as Director of Operations from 25 January 2014 where he served until his retirement.[3][2]
Gildenhuys while an Attache
He served as a Military Attache in Washington from 1997 to 1999.[4][2]
Gen Gildenhuys retired from the SA Army on the 31 October 2016.[2]
Awards and decorations
- Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Pro Patria Medal 
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General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) 
Legion of Merit (Officer) (LOM)
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References
- ↑ "Sandstone Heritage Trust participates in Change of Command Parade". Sandstone Estates. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Gericke, Marietjie (24 October 2016). "Brig.-genl. Chris Gildenhuys groet weermag na 41 jr" [Brig General Chris Gildenhuys says goodbye to Defence Force after 41 years]. Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Die Volksblad.
- ↑ Gibson, Erika (13 January 2014). "Offisiere ná Gupta-sage verskuif. Militêre kenner reageer positief". Die Burger Archive (in Afrikaans). NASPERS. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ↑ "SA man met VSA grafsteen vereer". Die Burger Archive (in Afrikaans). NASPERS. 11 December 1999. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
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