Anthony Christopher Chemaly | |
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| Birth name | Anthony Christopher |
| Nickname(s) | Tony |
| Born | 9 April 1929 Queenstown, Eastern Cape |
| Died | October 24, 2016 George, Western Cape |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Army |
| Years of service |
Brigadier General Anthony Christopher Chemaly SM MMM JCD was a senior Officer in the South African Army and later the Contents
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Brigadier General Anthony Christopher Chemaly SM MMM JCD was a General Officer in the South African Army. [1]
General Chemaly was the RSM of Cadet Detachment No 3 QC in the year he matriculated from Queen's College and went on to graduate from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. [2]
During the period as a Citizen Force Officer, General Chemaly also had a civilian career in the Motor Trade, He was a well known businessman in the Queenstown area and a Town Councillor he was also the President of the SA Legion. The General also held a Private Pilot License (PPL). [2]
General Chemaly retired from the Permanent Force in 1988, but remained active over the period 1989 until 2009 in the post of Honorary Colonel of the First City Regiment. [2]
General Chemaly received the following 10 Decorations, medals & 3 awards during his Military career: [2]
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM) The 1952 SM
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Pro Patria Medal 
Southern Africa Medal 
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service (40 Years) The ribbon of the SADF MDCLS
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) The ribbon of the CF 30 year Good Service Medal Gold
General Chemaly was the holder of the Emblem for Voluntary Service EVS in the CF. As Honorary Colonel he received the Badge for Reserve Force Voluntary Service in the RF he also was awarded the OC First City Commendation Chest badge
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