Reginald Otto
| Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM | |
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| Nickname(s) | Reg |
| Born |
9 July 1943 Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Army |
| Years of service | 1960 – 1998 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
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| Awards |
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| Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
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Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (born Krugersdorp, 9 July 1943)[1] was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army.[2]
Military career
He joined the South African Army in 1962. 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 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1980 to 18 December 1983.[3]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command.[4] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command.[5]
Awards and Decorations
General Otto was awarded the following:
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Southern Cross Decoration (SD & Bar)
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Pro Patria Medal (with Cunene Clasp)
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Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
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Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
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Legion of Merit (LOM) (USA)
See also
References
- ↑ http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1994/12/20/2/6.html
- ↑ http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=667&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105
- ↑ Gericke, Marietjie (March 30, 2006). "Pantserskool vier 40 jaar van opleiding / School of Armour celebrates 40yrs of training". Volksblad. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.historicalpapers.wits.ac.za/inventories/inv_pdfo/AG1977/AG1977-B8-4-3-1-001-jpeg.pdf
- ↑ http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/1992/12/4/9/19.html
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hattingh Pretorius |
Chief of the South African Army 1995 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Gilbert Ramano |
| Preceded by JPM 'Hans' Möller |
GOC Eastern Transvaal Command 1992 – 1994 |
Succeeded by Deon Ferreira |
| Preceded by Willie Meyer |
OC Orange Free State Command 1987 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Andre Bestbier |
| Preceded by AJ Snyman |
OC School of Armour 1980 – 1983 |
Succeeded by Alwyn van Niekerk |
| Preceded by APR Carstens |
OC 1SSB 1976 – 1979 |
Succeeded by Bertie Botha |
Chiefs of the South African Army | ||
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| Director-General of Land Forces | | |
| Army Chief of Staff | ||
| Chief of the Army | ||
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