About Colin Cockcroft
Lived 1917 – 1987 (aged 70). Colin Cockcroft was a South African military personnel.
Lieutenant General Dr. Colin Royden Cockcroft , MBChB (4 October 19175 December 1987) was a South African military commander.
A medical doctor, he served as Surgeon General of the South African Medical Service from 1969 to 1977.
Early career
He obtained a MBChB degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1946 and later obtained a master's degree in pediatrics from the University of Pretoria
He commanded 1 Military Hospital (Pretoria), served as Deputy Surgeon General and later commanded the centralised South African Medical Service, as Surgeon-General, from 1969 to 1977, before he retired
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Cockcroft?
South African general and Doctor (1917–1987)
When was Colin Cockcroft born?
Colin Cockcroft was born on 4 October 1917 in Dordrecht, Eastern Cape.
When did Colin Cockcroft die?
Colin Cockcroft died on 5 December 1987.
What was Colin Cockcroft's occupation?
Colin Cockcroft was a military personnel.
What nationality was Colin Cockcroft?
Colin Cockcroft was South African.
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