Aart Malherbe

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Aart Gideon Malherbe

SSAS, SD, SM, MMM
Born (1938-11-30) 30 November 1938 (age 84)
Mosselbaai
AllegianceFlag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Service/branchNaval Ensign of South Africa.svg  South African Navy
Years of service1968–1995
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held
  • Chief of Staff Logistics
Awards Ribbon - Star of South Africa, Silver.gif Ribbon - Southern Cross Decoration.gif Ribbon - Southern Cross Medal (1986).gif Ribbon - Military Merit Medal (South Africa).png Ribbon - Unitas Medal.gif Ribbon - Good Service Medal, Silver.gif Ribbon - Good Service Medal, Bronze.gif

Vice Admiral Aart Malherbe SSAS SD SM MMM is a retired South African Navy officer who served as Chief of Staff Logistics [1] before his retirement in 1995.

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He was a mechanical engineer by profession and obtained a direct commission into the Navy in 1968. He specialised in corrosion treatment and logistics planning for the navy. He served at the Logistics Division from the late seventies until he was promoted to vice admiral in 1991.

Awards and decorations

He was awarded the Star of South Africa, Silver in the 1994 National Honours. [2]

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References

  1. "SANW stel 1ste swart swart generaals aan" [SANDF Appoints 1st black generals]. Die Burger (in Afrikaans). Naspers. 29 June 1994. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  2. "National Orders Recipients". SA History. 1994. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Staff Logistics
1991–1995
Succeeded by