Hendrik Mentz
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| Hendrik Mentz | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 19 March 1920 – 29 June 1924 | |
| Prime Minister | Jan Smuts |
| Preceded by | Jan Smuts |
| Succeeded by | Frederic Creswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1877 |
| Died | 1938 |
| Nationality | South African |
Hendrik Mentz DTD (1877–1938) was a South African Party politician and South African Minister of Defence from 19 March 1920 to 29 June 1924.[1]
He served in the Second Boer War.[1]
A Fast Attack Craft of the South African Navy was named after him.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 C.J. Nöthling, E.M. Meyers (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria 12 (2): 92.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jan Smuts |
Minister of Defence (South Africa) 1920–1924 |
Succeeded by Frederic Creswell |
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