Andre Retief[1] | |
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| Born | (1961-09-04)4 September 1961 |
| Died | 13 July 2020(2020-07-13) (aged 58) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Army |
| Service years | 1979–2018 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | |
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Brigadier General Andre Retief SM & Bar MMM is a South African Army officer.
Military career
On 24 January 2014 he took over command of the South African Army Armoured Formation from Brig Gen Chris Gildenhuys.[1]
He was succeeded by Fezile Mbotyi on 1 September 2018 and retired.[2]
He died on 13 July 2020.[3]
Awards and decorations
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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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References
- ^ a b "Sandstone Heritage Trust participates in Change of Command Parade". Sandstone Estates. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "New boss for SA Army heavy metal formation". Defence Web. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Tribute to Colonel Andre Retief". International Institute of Humanitarian Law. Retrieved 3 October 2025.