Deon Holtzhausen
Maj Gen Deon Holtzhausen SM MMM was a General Officer in the South African Army and General Officer Commanding the South African Army Artillery Formation.[1] and later the Chief of Army Force Structure on the staff on the Chief of the Army.
Maj Gen Roy Andersen with the GOC, Brig Gen Deon Holtzhausen, and Sgt Maj of the Formation accompanied by the NFA OC, Major Craig Nel, just after the NFA gunners fired the salute at the Gunner's Memorial Service in Durban 2014
Deon Holtzhausen | |
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 Brig Gen Deon Holtzhausen at the Gunner's Memorial in Durban 2014 | |
| Birth name | Gideon |
| Nickname(s) | Deon |
| Born | 1958 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1976-2018 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 74223900PE[1] |
| Unit | 4 Artillery Regiment |
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Military career
He was promoted to Brigadier General on 1 November 2011 and appointed as GOC SA Army Artillery Formation.[1]
Subsequently promoted to Major General and appoint Chief Director Force Structure SANDF
Honours and awards
Medals
References
- Engelbrecht, Leon (24 October 2011). "Appointments and/or promotions of Brig Gen/R Adm (JG) and Maj Gen/R Adm". Defenceweb.co.za. DefenceWeb. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maj Gen Spinks Nobanda |
Chief of Army Force Structures 2016 – 2018 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Willis Nkosi |
| Preceded by Col Andy Oelofse as Acting GOC |
GOC Artillery Formation 2012 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Brig Gen Khaya Makina |
| Preceded by Col Chris Roux |
OC 4 Artillery Regiment 1995 – 1997 |
Succeeded by Lt Col Phillip van Dyk |
| Preceded by unknown |
2IC 4 Artillery Regiment 1993 – 1994 |
Succeeded by Lt Col Cassie van der Merwe |
| Preceded by Lt Col Ian Johnson |
2IC 10 Artillery Brigade 1991 – 1992 |
Disbanded |
| Preceded by Lt Col George Swanepoel |
OC 14 Artillery Regiment 1989 – 1990 |
Succeeded by Lt Col Carel Laubscher |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Jakkie Potgieter |
63rd Master Gunner | Succeeded by Leon Phillipson |
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