Deon Ferreira | |
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Nickname(s) | Falcon |
Born | 1 January 1946 |
Died | 2002 (aged 55–56) |
Allegiance | South Africa South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Years of service | –2000 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | 32 Battalion |
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Spouse(s) | Hermien Ferreira (née van Molendorff) |
Lieutenant General Deon Ferreira PVD SD SM MMM (died 2002[4]) was a South African Army officer. He served as Chief of Joint Operations before his retirement.[5]
He was born on New Years day 1946 in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa and matriculated from Graaf Reniet High School.
He served in the infantry corps and served as Personal Assistant to Gen Rudolph Hiemstra. He was SO1 Operations during Ops Savannah and later with the rank of colonel commanded 32 Battalion from 1978 – 1982 in the Bush War. He commanded 20 Brigade and Natal Command. Before being appointed as CJ Ops and was the commander of Eastern Transvaal Command until 1997.