Robbie Wijting
Dutch military officer
About Robbie Wijting
Lived 1925 – 1986 (aged 61). Robbie Wijting was a Dutch resistance fighter, air force officer and engelandvaarder.
General Robbie Wijting (29 June 1925 – 27 August 1986) was a Dutch military officer who served as highest-ranking member of the Dutch Armed Forces between 1973 and 1980. First as Chairman of the United Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands between 1973 and 1976. And served, after the renaming of the position, as Chiefs of the Defence Staff between 1976 and 1980.
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Who was Robbie Wijting?
Dutch military officer (1925–1986)
When was Robbie Wijting born?
Robbie Wijting was born on 29 June 1925 in Magelang.
When did Robbie Wijting die?
Robbie Wijting died on 27 August 1986 in Leeuwarden.
What was Robbie Wijting's occupation?
Robbie Wijting was a resistance fighter, air force officer and engelandvaarder.
What nationality was Robbie Wijting?
Robbie Wijting was Dutch.
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