A C Chemaly

Brigadier General Anthony Christopher Chemaly was a General Officer in the South African Army.

Early life General Chemaly was the RSM of Cadet Detachment No 3 QC in the year he matriculated from Queen's College and went on to graduate from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Civilian career During the period as a Citizen Force Officer, General Chemaly also had a civilian career in the Motor Trade, He was a well known businessman in the Queenstown area and a Town Councillor he was also the President of the SA Legion. The General also held a Private Pilot License (PPL).

Retirement General Chemaly retired from the Permanent Force in 1988, but remained active over the period 1989 until 2009 in the post of Honorary Colonel of the First City Regiment.

Awards General Chemaly received the following 10 Decorations, medals & 3 awards during his Military career:

Medals and decorations

The 1952 SM

The ribbon of the SADF MDCLS

The ribbon of the CF 30 year Good Service Medal Gold

Proficiency Awards General Chemaly was the holder of the Emblem for Voluntary Service EVS in the CF. As Honorary Colonel he received the Badge for Reserve Force Voluntary Service in the RF he also was awarded the OC First City Commendation Chest badge