Reginald Otto
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]
Lt Gen Reginald Otto | |
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| Nickname(s) | Reg |
| Born | 9 July 1943 Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1964 – 1998 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
Military career
He joined the South African Army in 1964. 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.[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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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal (with Cunene Clasp)
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General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Good Service Medal, Bronze (10 Years)
Legion of Merit (U.S.)
Order of the Cloud and Banner - with Special Cravat (4th Grade) (ORB)(Taiwan)
References
- http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1994/12/20/2/6.html
- Engelbrecht, Leon. "Fact file: Chiefs of the SA Army | defenceWeb". www.defenceweb.co.za. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- Gericke, Marietjie (March 30, 2006). "Pantserskool vier 40 jaar van opleiding / School of Armour celebrates 40yrs of training". Volksblad. Archived from the original on December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- "Chronological Report" (PDF). Historical Papers. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/1992/12/4/9/19.html
| Military offices | ||
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| 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 André 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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