General Johannes Geldenhuys | |
|---|---|
 Johannes Jacobus Geldenhuys | |
| Born | 5 February 1935 Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa |
| Died | 10 September 2018 (aged 83) George, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of the South African Defence Force (1985–90) Chief of the Army (1980–85) South West Africa Territorial Force (1980) South West Africa Command (1977–80) |
| Battles / wars | South African Border War |
| Awards |                  |
General Johannes Jacobus (Jannie) Geldenhuys SSA SD SOE SM MMM (5 February 1935 – 10 September 2018)[1] was a South African military commander who served as Chief of the South African Defence Force from 1985 to 1990.[2][3]
- ^ Kolberg, Kristy (10 September 2018). "RETIRED DEFENCE FORCE LEADER DIES". George Herald. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "5 February 1935: General Jannie Geldenhuys is born". SA History.org. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
- ^ "Senior (High Office) Officers / Offisiere". SADF Info. Archived from the original on 23 March 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2010.