Michal Muller
Lieutenant General Michal Muller SSAS SD was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Air Force[2]
Anthony Michal Muller | |
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| Nickname(s) | Mike |
| Born | 28 July 1930[1]:163 |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Years of service | 1948 – 1984 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards | |
He joined the Union Defence Force in 1948, training as a Pilot. He served with 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War, flying a P-51 Mustang. After his return to South Africa he served in various posts, including as Commanding Officer of 1 Squadron SAAF, 24 Squadron SAAF and Fighter Command.
He was appointed Chief of Air Staff operations in July 1978[3] before becoming Chief of the Air Force in December 1979.[1]:164
After his retirement he served as Ambassador to Chile.[4]
Awards and Decorations
References
- Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- "SADF.info".
- Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 95.
- South African Defence Force Review 1991. Walker-Ramus. 1991. p. 263.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jack Dutton |
Ambassador to Chile 1985 – 1988 |
Succeeded by Pieter van der Westhuizen |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Robert 'Bob' Rogers |
Chief of the South African Air Force December 1979 – 1984 |
Succeeded by Denis Earp |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Chief of Air Staff Operations July 1978 – November 1979 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
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