Krubert Nel
Brigadier General Krupert Eric Nel is a retired South African Army officer.
Krubert Eric Nel | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1978 – March 2012 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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Military career
Brig Gen Nel joined the South African Defence Force at the School of Engineers in 1978 as a National Serviceman, where he later became an officer. In 1980 he completed the Special Forces Basic Training and was transferred to 4 Special Forces Regiment in Langebaan.[1]
From 1994 to 1998 he was the Officer Commanding of 4 Special Forces Regiment and then served as the Chief of Staff of the South African Special Forces Brigade, becoming the General Officer Commanding in 2003.[1]
In 2006 he was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the South African Army Infantry Formation.[1][2]
Brig Nel retired in March 2012.[1]
Awards and Decorations
Medals
Gen Nel has been awarded the following medals:[2]:Photo
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Pro Patria Medal
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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)
References
- Meyer, Maj M. (October 2012). "GOODBYE "ROGER KEN"" (PDF). SA Soldier. 19 (10): 8. ISSN 1609-5014. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- Rakoma, Ally (March 2011). "Honouring the heroic deeds of fallen infanteers". SA Soldier. 18 (3): 19. ISSN 1609-5014.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Clive P van Schalkwyk |
Chief of Staff SA Army Infantry Fmn 2006 – 2012 |
Succeeded by Xolani Mankayi |
| Preceded by Les Rudman |
GOC Special Forces Brigade 2003 – 2006 |
Succeeded by Rudzani Maphwanya |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Chief of Staff Special Forces Brigade 1998 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Col Doibie Coetzee |
| Preceded by Hannes Venter |
OC 4 Special Forces Regiment 1994 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Julius Engelbrecht |
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