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Werndly Van der Riet

1914 – 1987

South African military personnel

Military personnel Witwatersrand Rifles
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About Werndly Van der Riet

Lived 1914 – 1987 (aged 72). Werndly Van der Riet was a South African military personnel and witwatersrand Rifles.

Lieutenant General Werndly Renaut Booysie van der Riet (27 April 191428 February 1987)

Military career He was awarded the Military Cross during World War II.

He commanded Witwatersrand Rifles Regiment from 1945 to 1946 and 1 Special Service Battalion from Oct 1953 to Dec 1960. He completed the British Army Staff Course at Camberley, Officer Commanding SA Army College. Acting Chief of Staff SADF before Toby Moll.

Awards and decorations General van der Riet was awarded the following:

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Important facts

Born
27 April 1914
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 February 1987, Cape Town
Occupation
Military personnel, Witwatersrand Rifles
Nationality
South Africa
Awards
Military Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Werndly Van der Riet?

South African military personnel (1914-1987)

When was Werndly Van der Riet born?

Werndly Van der Riet was born on 27 April 1914.

When did Werndly Van der Riet die?

Werndly Van der Riet died on 28 February 1987 in Cape Town.

What was Werndly Van der Riet's occupation?

Werndly Van der Riet was a military personnel and witwatersrand Rifles.

What nationality was Werndly Van der Riet?

Werndly Van der Riet was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Werndly Van der Riet

· Wikidata: Q18639891

· DBpedia: Werndly van der Riet

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