Willis A. Nkosi | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | –2020 |
| Rank | Major General |
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Major General Willis A. Nkosi was a South African Army officer. He served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) South African Army Engineer Formation. [1] and finally as the Chief Director Army Force Structures from 1 March 2018 until his resignation in March 2020.
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