Michal Muller

Anthony Michal Muller
SSAS SD
Nickname(s) Mike
Born (1930-07-28) 28 July 1930[1]:163
Allegiance  South Africa
Service/branch South African Air Force
Years of service 1948  1984
Rank Lieutenant General
Battles/wars Korean War
Awards

Lieutenant General Michal Muller SSAS SD was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Air Force[2]

He joined the Union Defence Force in 1948, training as a Pilot. He served with 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War, flying a P-51 Mustang. After his return to South Africa he served in various posts, including as Commanding Officer of 1 Squadron SAAF, 24 Squadron SAAF and Fighter Command.

He was appointed Chief of Air Staff operations in July 1978[3] before becoming Chief of the Air Force in December 1979.[1]:164

After his retirement he served as Ambassador to Chile.[4]

Awards and Decorations

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Uys, Ian (1992). South African Military Who's Who 1452-1992. Fortress Publishers. ISBN 0-9583173-3-X.
  2. "SADF.info".
  3. Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria 12 (2): 95.
  4. South African Defence Force Review 1991. Walker-Ramus. 1991. p. 263.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Jack Dutton
Ambassador to Chile
1985  1988
Succeeded by
Pieter van der Westhuizen
Military offices
Preceded by
Robert 'Bob' Rogers
Chief of the South African Air Force
December 1979  1984
Succeeded by
Denis Earp
Preceded by
Unknown
Chief of Air Staff Operations
July 1978  November 1979
Succeeded by
Unknown
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