Lieutenant General Willie Wolmarans SD SM MMM is a retired South African Army officer from the engineers.


Willem J. Wolmarans

Nickname(s)Willie
Born (1937-05-01) 1 May 1937 (age 86)
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
Years of service-1993
RankLieutenant General
UnitSchool of Engineers
Commands held
AwardsSouthern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal '

He graduated from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Military Science with a Bachelor's degree cum laude. He served at the School of Artillery & Armour and later at the School of Engineers. He completed the French Senior Staff course at École de Guerre. Chief Instructor Staff Duties at the South African Army College. Member of the committee to establish a "Joint Institution to train senior military and selected civil servants on strategic and national security issues" which resulted in the Defence College presenting the first Joint Staff Course in 1973. Member of the Directing Staff at the Defence College. He was appointed as the Commandant of the Defence College. He served as Chief Director Manpower Provisioning.[1]

He served as Chief of Staff Personnel from 1992 till his retirement in 1993.

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References edit

  1. ^ Lötter, Francois (6 August 1992). "Simpson-Anderson word nuwe Hoof van die Vloot". Beeld. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Staff Personnel
1992–1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Director Manpower Provisioning
1990–1992
Succeeded by
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