Pieter le Grange
| Pieter A. Le Grange SM | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1916 |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff Personnel |
| Battles/wars | World War 2, Korean War |
| Awards |
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Lieutenant General Pieter Le Grange SSA SM (born 1916)[1] was a former South African Air Force officer, who served as Chief of Staff Personnel from 1974-1977.
Air Force career
He joined the South African Air Defence Force in 1937 and participated in the Second World War by serving as Adjutant 2 Squadron in Italy and in Sicily. Adjutant 2 Squadron in the Korean War. In 1974, he acted as Director General Personnel. Chief of Staff Personnel from 1 May 1974-30 Sep 1977.[1]
Awards and Decorations
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Star of South Africa (SSA)
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
References
- 1 2 C.J. Nöthling, E.M. Meyers (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 94.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lt Gen Hendrik Laubscher |
Chief of Staff Personnel 1974 – 1977 |
Succeeded by V Adm Ronald A. Edwards |
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