Carl Sverre Leisegang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 Union of South Africa |
| Died | 1986 (aged 72–73) Durban, Natal, South Africa |
| Allegiance | 
South Africa |
| Service/ | 
South African Army |
| Years of service | – 1969 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 105983V |
| Unit | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Commands held | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Wars | World War II |
| Awards |
 |
| Spouse(s) | Hester "Hettie" Frances Stafford Harpur |
| Other work | MOTHs Natal |
Carl Sverre Leisegang DSO [1] (1913-1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was a qualified SAAF Pilot. He served as OC Natal Command.
Military career
Carl Leisegang took part in the Second World War as an Officer Commanding of the Anti Tank Regiment and 4 Field Regiment. He earned a Distinguished Service Order during that war. After the war he was appointed as Commandant School of Artillery and Armour, Officer Commanding 4 Field Regiment for the second time. He commanded Natal Command, Eastern Province & Border Command. His last tour of duty was as Military Advisor to Australia. He died in Durban in 1986.
Awards and decorations
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO) -
Union Medal -
1939–45 Star -
Africa Star -
Italy Star -
War Medal 1939–1945 -
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
| Master Gunner: 1005 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Brigadier Carl Sverre Leisegang [a] | |
| Year: Before 1970 | |
| ←1004: Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein |
Brigadier Jack Hawtaynee :1006→ |
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| 0-500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings |
Notes
- ^ Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.
References
- ^ "No. 37039". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 April 1945. p. 2073.
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Carl Sverre Leisegang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 Union of South Africa |
| Died | 1986 (aged 72–73) Durban, Natal, South Africa |
| Allegiance |
South Africa |
| Service/ |
South African Army |
| Years of service | – 1969 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 105983V |
| Unit | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Commands held | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Wars | World War II |
| Awards |
|
| Spouse(s) | Hester "Hettie" Frances Stafford Harpur |
| Other work | MOTHs Natal |
Carl Sverre Leisegang DSO [1] (1913-1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was a qualified SAAF Pilot. He served as OC Natal Command.
Military career
Carl Leisegang took part in the Second World War as an Officer Commanding of the Anti Tank Regiment and 4 Field Regiment. He earned a Distinguished Service Order during that war. After the war he was appointed as Commandant School of Artillery and Armour, Officer Commanding 4 Field Regiment for the second time. He commanded Natal Command, Eastern Province & Border Command. His last tour of duty was as Military Advisor to Australia. He died in Durban in 1986.
Awards and decorations
-
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
-
Union Medal
-
1939–45 Star
-
Africa Star
-
Italy Star
-
War Medal 1939–1945
-
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
| Master Gunner: 1005 | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Brigadier Carl Sverre Leisegang [a] | |
| Year: Before 1970 | |
| ←1004: Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein |
Brigadier Jack Hawtaynee :1006→ |
|
|
| 0-500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings |
Notes
- ^ Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.
References
- ^ "No. 37039". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 April 1945. p. 2073.
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| This biographical article related to the South African military is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |