Andre Retief [1] | |
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| Born | Louis Trichardt |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1979–2018 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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| Awards |          |
Brigadier General Andre Retief SM & Bar MMM is a South African Army officer.
On 24 January 2014 he took over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation from Brig Gen Chris Gildenhuys. [1]
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Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM) 
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Pro Patria Medal 
Southern Africa Medal 
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) 
Commander of the Order of Military Merit (Jordan) 
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