Nicolaas Nieuwoudt
Lieutenant-General Nicolaas Nieuwoudt MBChB SSA SD SM (1929–1989) was a South African military commander. A medical doctor, he joined the South African Air Force's medical branch in 1960, after five years private practise.[2] He commanded the South African Medical Service, as Surgeon-General, from 1977[3] to 1988. The SAMS was upgraded to rank equally with the Army, Air Force, and Navy in 1979.
Nicolaas Johan Nieuwoudt | |
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| Born | 23 October 1929[1] Louisvale, Northern Cape |
| Died | 22 November 1989 (aged 60)[2] |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Military Health Service |
| Years of service | 1960-1988 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Relations | Ina Pretorius (Wife)[2] |
Education
He obtained a medical degree from the University of Pretoria
Honours and awards
He was awarded the following medals and decorations:
- 1985 –
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Star of South Africa (SSA) - 1980 –
Southern Cross Decoration (SD) - 1964 –
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Southern Cross Medal (SM) - 1984 –
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Pro Patria Medal - 1979 –
Order of the Cloud and Banner - with Grand Cordon (2nd Grade) (ORB)(Taiwan) - 1980[2] – The Order of Military Merit, degree 'Grand Officer' Paraguay
References
- Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. p. 169. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
- "Nicolaas Johan Nieuwoudt" (PDF). archive.samj.org.za. 3 February 1990. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- "Die Sago - sy Onstastan en Ontwikkeling". scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za. 1982. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
Militaria - Official Professional Journal of the SADF (Vol 12/2: 1982)
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Petrus J.V.E. Pretorius |
Commissioner General Lebowa 1988 – 1989 |
Succeeded by J. Martin Koekemoer |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Colin Cockcroft |
Chief of the South African Medical Service 1977 – 1988 |
Succeeded by Daniel Knobel |
Surgeons General of the South African Military Health Service | ||
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| Surgeons General of the South African Medical Service Pre 1994 | .svg.png.webp)  | |
| Surgeons General of the South African Military Health Service Post 1994 | ||
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