About Petrus Jacobs
Lived 1910 – 1967 (aged 56–57). Petrus Jacobs was a South African military officer.
Major-General Petrus Jacobs (1910-1967) was a South African military commander.
Military career He joined the South African Army as a part-time Citizen Force soldier in 1931 in the Prince Alfred's Guard and later became a full-time Permanent Force member. He served in World War II with the 2nd South African Division and with Wits Rifles in Italy.
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Who was Petrus Jacobs?
South African general
When was Petrus Jacobs born?
Petrus Jacobs was born in 1910.
When did Petrus Jacobs die?
Petrus Jacobs died in 1967.
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Petrus Jacobs was a military officer.
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Petrus Jacobs was South African.
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