Reginald Otto
South African general
About Reginald Otto
Lived 1943 – 2022 (aged 78–79). Reginald Otto was a South African.
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto (9 July 1943 5 July 2022 ) was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army.
Military career He joined the South African Army in 1964 after completing his schooling at Trumpsburg High School.
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command. He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command.
Awards and decorations General Otto was awarded the following:
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Who was Reginald Otto?
South African general
When was Reginald Otto born?
Reginald Otto was born on 9 July 1943 in Krugersdorp.
When did Reginald Otto die?
Reginald Otto died in 2022.
What nationality was Reginald Otto?
Reginald Otto was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reginald Otto. https://biography.guide/reginald-otto/
MLA: "Reginald Otto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reginald-otto/.
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