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Barend Viljoen

1908 – 1995

South African air force general

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About Barend Viljoen

Lived 1908 – 1995 (aged 86–87). Barend Viljoen was a South African military personnel.

Major-General Benjamin Gottlieb "Barend" Viljoen (13 April 19081995) He was from 23 September 1956 to 30 April 1965.

Honours and awards He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1944.

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Important facts

Born

13 April 1908

Birth century

20th century

Died

1995

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

South Africa

Awards

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Barend Viljoen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Barend Viljoen?

South African air force general

When was Barend Viljoen born?

Barend Viljoen was born on 13 April 1908.

When did Barend Viljoen die?

Barend Viljoen died in 1995.

What was Barend Viljoen's occupation?

Barend Viljoen was a military personnel.

What nationality was Barend Viljoen?

Barend Viljoen was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barend Viljoen

· Wikidata: Q4860442

· DBpedia: Barend Viljoen

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