Jacobus Verster

Lieutenant-General Jacobus Verster SSA SM (1919–1981) was a South African military commander. He joined the South African Air Force in 1936, and served in World War II. He was Chief of the Air Force from 1967 to 1975.

Jacobus Pieter Verster

Born22 May 1919[1]
Boksburg, South Africa
Died1981
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branchSouth African Air Force
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldChief of the South African Air Force
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards

Military career

He was educated at Pretoria University and joined the Air Force in 1936 as a student pilot.[2]

He served in RAF Bomber Command in World War II. He was shot down in North Africa in 1942[1] and was taken prisoner.

He served as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General and the State President (1953  1962)[2]

Awards and Decorations

Military offices
Preceded by
Kalfie Martin
Chief of the South African Air Force
1967  1975
Succeeded by
Robert 'Bob' Rogers

See also

References

  1. Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. p. 255. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
  2. Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 98.


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