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John Holthouse

1891 – 1964

South African Air Force general

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About John Holthouse

Lived 1891 – 1964 (aged 72–73). John Holthouse was a South African.

Brigadier John Holthouse (19 April 18911964) was a South African military commander.

He joined the Royal Air Force in 1918 and transferred to the South African Air Force in January 1921.

He became the at Robert's Heights and OC of the on 1 May 1933. From 1936 he served with the .

He served as from 13 September 1939 to 3 November 1939 and then from 4 November 1939 to 25 November 1940.

In World War II he was in the United States.

He left the Union Defence Force on 31 October 1945. Awards

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1964
Nationality
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Holthouse?

South African Air Force general

When was John Holthouse born?

John Holthouse was born on 19 April 1891.

When did John Holthouse die?

John Holthouse died in 1964.

What nationality was John Holthouse?

John Holthouse was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Holthouse

· Wikidata: Q18715762

· DBpedia: John Holthouse

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