Jack Dutton, SSAS SD SM MMM (27 August 1928 – 29 November 2011[1]) was a South African Army officer who served in the Korean War.
John Raymond Dutton | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Jack |
| Born | 27 August 1928 Tulbagh, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 29 November 2011 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1947–1984 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Special Service Battalion |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | Korean War, Border War |
| Awards |           |
| Other work | National President of the SA Armour Association |
Early life edit
He was born in Tulbagh, Cape Province, and matriculated from Rondebosch Boys' High School in 1945.
In 1947, he joined the Union Defence Forces.
Military career edit
In 1953, he was one of 12 officers sent to Korea where he was seconded to the Royal Tank Regiment. In 1964, he was appointed as Officer Commanding 1 Special Service Battalion. In 1968, he became Officer Commanding Eastern Province Command at the rank of Brigadier. He was then appointed Director of Armour.[2] In 1973, he was promoted to major-general as Chief of Army Staff Operations from 1 July 1973.[2] In 1976 he became Chief of Staff Operations with the rank of Lieutenant-general.[1]
Diplomatic service edit
While still in the Army he was appointed South African ambassador to Chile.
Awards and decorations edit
Star of South Africa (Silver) (SSAS)
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Korea Medal (South Africa)
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Union Medal
United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
Korean War Service Medal
Order of Bernardo O'Higgins
References edit
- ^ a b Mackenzie, Sandie (December 2011). "OBITUARY: In Memory of Lieutenant-General Jack R Dutton SSAS, SD, SM, MMM". The South African Military History Journal. 15 (4). Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ a b Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 93.
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