Marthinus Bekker
Marthinus Albertus Bekker | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Bert |
| Born | 1933 |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of SADF Staff |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor Johnson |
Vice Admiral Marthinus Bekker SSA SD SM MMM[1] (born 1933)[2] was a former South African Navy officer, who served as Chief of the SADF Staff.
Naval career
He joined the Navy in 1957 and served on the SAS Vrystaat before being transferred to England to join the shipbuilding program for the President class frigates.[2]
He also served as Chief Paymaster, Director of Logistics Systems and Quartermaster General (1976 – 1982).[2]
He was later appointed the Minister of Finance for the Ciskei homeland in 1992[3]
He was appointed as Chief of the SADF Staff,[4] replacing Kat Liebenberg. Before that he served as Chief of Staff Finances.
Awards and Decorations
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Grand Star of Military Merit (Chile)
References
- ^ "Vooraanstaandes vereer". Die Burger. January 28, 1987. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ a b c C.J. Nöthling, E.M. Meyers (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 92.
- ^ Ngcula, Vumile. "Pretoria's men in Ciskei". O'Malley Archives. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Liebenberg word nuwe hoof van Weermag" [Liebenberg becomes now head of the Army]. Die Burger. July 28, 1990. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
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