Koos Bisschoff
Lieutenant General Koos Bisschoff SD SM MMM is a former artillery officer who served as Chief of Staff Planning in the SADF
Jacobus Johannes Bisschoff | |
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Nickname(s) | Koos |
Born | Trompsburg |
Allegiance | South Africa South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | School of Artillery (South Africa) |
Commands held |
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Battles/wars | Border War |
Awards |
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Spouse(s) | Beatrix "Trix" Bisschoff |
Military career
He served as Officer Commanding School of Artillery from 1973 - 1976. Inspector General SA Army in 1986. GOC Eastern Transvaal. Much later served as Chief of Staff Planning from 1992.[1]
Awards and Decorations
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal
- Southern Africa Medal
- General Service Medal
- Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
- Proficiency: Master Gunner Badge
References
- Lötter, Francois (August 6, 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Lt Gen Dries van der Lith |
Chief of Staff Planning 1992 – 199? |
Succeeded by Unknown |
Preceded by Maj Gen Wouter Badenhorst |
IG SA Army 1986 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Minaar Fourie |
Preceded by Lt Gen Witkop Badenhorst |
Chief of Staff Operations 1989 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Lt Gen Wessel Kritzinger |
Preceded by Col Frans van den Berg |
OC School of Artillery 1973 – 1976 |
Succeeded by Col Paul Lombard |
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