Pieter Hanekom
Pieter M. Hanekom | |
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| Born | 1938 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1993 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 4 South African Infantry Battalion |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | Border War |
| Awards |         |
Major General Pieter Hanekom SD SM MMM (born 1938) was a South African Army officer who served as IG SADF.
He matriculated in 1955 and joined the South African Army Gymnasium on 7 January 1956. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1958. Company Commander at 4 SA Infantry Battalion from 1959–1965. Instructor at Infantry School from 1965–1967. As a major, he completed the Senior Staff Course in 1968. Directing Staff at the Army College in 1967–1968. Military Attaché to France from 1970–1983. SSO at Military Intelligence Division in 1974–1975.
He was promoted to the rank of brigadier in January 1975. Director Collection at MID from January to October 1975. Defence Advisor in France from November 1975 to December 1979. He was promoted to major general in January 1980. GOC Northern Transvaal Command in January 1980– January 1982. Chief Director Counter Intelligence from February to December 1982. Inspector General Army during 1983–1986. Inspector General SADF from 1986–1993. He retired in February 1993.
Awards and decorations
Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Permanent Force Good Service Medal
References
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Maj Gen Hercules Walker |
Inspector General SADF 1986–1993 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Chris Lombard |
| Preceded by Maj Gen Mike du Plessis |
Inspector General Army College 1983–1986 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Koos Bisschoff |
| Preceded by Brig Hans Paetzold |
GOC Northern Transvaal Command 1980–1982 |
Succeeded by Maj Gen Frans van den Berg |
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