Deon Ferreira


Deon Ferreira

Nickname(s)Falcon
Born(1946-01-01)1 January 1946
Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Died2002 (aged 55–56)
Allegiance South Africa
 South Africa
Service / branch South African Army
Years of service–2000
RankLieutenant General
Unit32 Battalion
Commands
Battles / wars
AwardsPro Virtute Decoration PVD Southern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Pro Patria Medal ' Southern Africa Medal ' General Service Medal (South Africa) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal '
Spouse(s)Hermien Ferreira (née van Molendorff)

Lieutenant General Deon Ferreira PVD SD SM MMM (died 2002[4]) was a South African Army officer. He served as Chief of Joint Operations before his retirement.[5]

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  5. ^ "Fact file: The Joint Operations Division". DefenceWeb.co.za. 28 November 2008.