Gerrit Opperman

Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman
SD SM MMM
Nickname(s) Gert
Born (1945-07-27) 27 July 1945
Johannesburg
Allegiance  South Africa
Service/branch  South African Army
Years of service c.1966  August 1996[1]
Rank Major General
Commands held
Awards

Major General Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman (Gert) SD SM MMM SAStC was a General Officer in the South African Army.

Early life

General Gert Opperman was born on 27 July 1945 in Johannesburg.[2]

Career

He served as spokesman for the Malan family on the death of Magnus Malan.[3]

Courses

Posts held

Gen Opperman has held the following posts: [2]

Awards

Maj Gen Opperman has received the following awards during his career:

Medals and Decorations

References

  1. "Major General Gert Opperman to visit Australia as SAMVOA Guest of Honour.". SAMVOA. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Gert Opperman - Who's Who SA". Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  3. "Obituary: Former defence minister Magnus Malan". The Witness. SAPA. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
Military offices
Preceded by
Unknown
OC Northern Transvaal Command
1988  1993
Succeeded by
Unknown
Preceded by
Unknown
Chief Director – Corporate Communication, SANDF
1994  1996
Succeeded by
Unknown
Preceded by
Unknown
Military Secretary – DOD
1983  1988
Succeeded by
Unknown
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