Jack Dutton

Jack Dutton, (27 August 192829 November 2011 ) was a South African Army officer who served in the Korean War.

Early life

He was born in Tulbagh, Cape Province, and matriculated from Rondebosch Boys' High School in 1945.

In 1947, he joined the Union Defence Forces.

Military career

In 1953, he was one of 12 officers sent to Korea where he was seconded to the Royal Tank Regiment. In 1964, he was appointed as Officer Commanding 1 Special Service Battalion. In 1968, he became Officer Commanding Eastern Province Command at the rank of Brigadier. He was then appointed Director of Armour. In 1976 he became Chief of Staff Operations with the rank of Lieutenant-general.

Diplomatic service

While still in the Army he was appointed South African ambassador to Chile.

Awards and decorations