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Willem J. Bergh

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Willem Jacobus Bergh

Born (1929-07-14) 14 July 1929 (age 95)
Potgietersrus
Allegiance South Africa
Service / branch South African Air Force
RankLieutenant General
Commands
  • Chief of Staff Finance
AwardsSouthern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal '
Spouse(s)Josephine Anne Vera Gibson

Lieutenant General Willem Bergh SD SM MMM (born (1929-07-14)14 July 1929) is a retired South African Air Force officer who served as Chief of Staff Finance for the South African Defence Force.[1]

In 1952, he was the navigator on the flight to deliver the Coelacanth, discovered in Madagascar by Prof J. L. B. Smith, to South Africa.[2]

Awards and decorations

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References

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  1. ^ Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 93.
  2. ^ Bergh, W; Smith, W; Botha, W; Laing, M (1992). "The place of Natal Command in the History of the World of Science". Military History Journal. 9 (1).
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Staff Finance
1979–1982
Succeeded by