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South African Army officer (1916–1986)

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Brigadier
Hendrik J. Greyvenstein
SM
Birth nameHendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein
Nickname(s)Greyvie
Born(1916-07-11)11 July 1916
Pretoria, South Africa
Died15 March 1986(1986-03-15) (aged 69)
Pretoria, South Africa
Allegiance South Africa  South Africa
Service / branch South African Army
RankBrigadier
UnitSchool of Artillery
Commands
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsSouthern Cross Medal SM Union Medal ' 1939–45 Star ' Africa Star ' War Medal 1939–1945 ' Africa Service Medal (WWII) '
Spouse(s)Eileen Dulcie de Vaal (1922–2007)
Relations
  • June Barbara Greyvenstein (daughter)
  • Rose Williams (daughter)
  • Jan Michael Greyvenstein (son)
Other workFarmer

Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein SM (July 11, 1916 – March 15, 1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was educated at the University of Pretoria and took part in the Second World War as an artilleryman. In 1944, he was seconded to the Royal Artillery and served as an Adjutant at the Artillery School, officer instructor, and Battery Commander of the 10 Field Battery, 4 Field Regiment.

Military career

Greyvenstein graduated from the British Overseas School in Egypt during the Second World War and completed the SA Military College Staff course. He served as Chief Instructor Gunnery during the fifties, Battery Commander at 1 South African Infantry Battalion in Oudtshoorn. He commanded 4 Field Regiment and the School of Artillery. before being appointed as the Director of Artillery. Brigadier Greyvenstein served at General Headquarters, Chief of Staff section before he retired in the mid seventies.

Greyvenstein died in Pretoria on 15 March 1986, at the age of 69.

Awards and decorations

Master Gunner: 1004
Master Gunner
Brigadier
Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein
Year: Before 1970
←1003: Major General
Bob Meintjies 		Brigadier
Carl Sverre Leisegang :1005→

Notes

  1. Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.

References

  1. "Maj. Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein". Fremantle, Western Australia, Passenger Lists, 1897–1963. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  2. Anon., "School of Artillery", South African Gunner (PDF), p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015
  3. "Hendrik Jacobus Greyvenstein death record". GenDatabase. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
Military offices
Preceded byEstablished Director Artillery
1964–1966 		Succeeded byConstand Viljoen
Preceded byPhillip Stanley Ince Jay Commandant School of Artillery & Armour
1963–1966 		Succeeded byConstand Viljoen
Preceded byRonald McWilliam OC 4 Field Regiment
1962–1963 		Succeeded byJack Hawtayne
Preceded byCharles Brereton-Stiles Chief Instructor Gunnery
1952–1955 		Succeeded byJohn Gordon-Gray


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