Burgert Christiaan Gildenhuys [1] | |
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 Gildenhuys (left) | |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1975 –31 October 2016 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
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Brigadier General Chris Gildenhuys SM MMM is a South African Army officer.
On 24 January 2014 he handed over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation to Brig Gen Andre Retief. He was transferred to the Joint Operations Division as Director of Operations from 25 January 2014 where he served until his retirement. [3] [2]
He served as a Military Attache in Washington from 1997 to 1999. [4] [2]
Gen Gildenhuys retired from the SA Army on the 31 October 2016. [2]
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 (Silver (20 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) 
Legion of Merit (Officer) (LOM)  |
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