Reginald Otto | |
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Nickname(s) | Reg |
Born | Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa | 9 July 1943
Died | July 5, 2022 | (aged 78)
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Years of service | 1964–1998 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (9 July 1943 [1] – 5 July 2022 [2]) was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army. [3]
He joined the South African Army in 1964 after completing his schooling at Trumpsburg High School. [2] After Officer training at the Army Gymnasium he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in 1 Special Service Battalion. He became Officer Commanding of 1 Special Service Battalion in January 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1981 to 18 December 1983. [4]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command. [5] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command. [6]
General Otto was awarded the following:
Reginald Otto | |
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Nickname(s) | Reg |
Born | Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa | 9 July 1943
Died | July 5, 2022 | (aged 78)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1964–1998 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | |
Awards |
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Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (9 July 1943 [1] – 5 July 2022 [2]) was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army. [3]
He joined the South African Army in 1964 after completing his schooling at Trumpsburg High School. [2] After Officer training at the Army Gymnasium he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in 1 Special Service Battalion. He became Officer Commanding of 1 Special Service Battalion in January 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1981 to 18 December 1983. [4]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command. [5] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command. [6]
General Otto was awarded the following: