Andries Putter

Vice Admiral

Andries Petrus Putter

SSAS SD MMM
Nickname(s)Dries
Born(1935-12-02)2 December 1935
Brits, Transvaal, Union of South Africa
Died17 July 2014(2014-07-17) (aged 78)
Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Allegiance South Africa
 South Africa
Service / branch South African Navy
Years of service1954–1990
RankVice Admiral
Commands
AwardsStar of South Africa SSAS Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Pro Patria Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Permanent Force Good Service Medal ' Order of the Cloud and Banner ORB Order of the Cloud and Banner ORB
Spouse(s)Gerda Fourie (Wife)

Vice Admiral Andries Petrus Putter SSAS SD MMM (2 December 1935 – 17 July 2014)[1] was a South African military commander who served as Chief of the South African Navy twice, first from 1982 to 1985 and again from 1989 to 1990.[2] He was born in Brits in 1935.[3][4]

  1. ^ Jansen, Julian (19 July 2014). "Oudhoof van vloot sterf toe hart, niere ingee Saterdag 19 Julie 2014". Die Beeld. Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  2. ^ Engelbrecht, Leon (21 January 2010). "Fact file: Chiefs of the South African Navy". DefenceWeb. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Sub-Saharan Africa Report - Google Books". 1983. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Navy Chief retires after 29yrs". Die Burger. 22 March 1989. Archived from the original on 24 July 2014.