Jaap Weideman
| Jacob A.C. Weideman | |
|---|---|
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| Nickname(s) | Jaap |
| Born | 1936 |
| Died |
1996 Cape Town |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1954-198? |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
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| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Johanne |
Rear Admiral Jaap Weideman (1936 - 1996) was a South African Navy officer.
He joined the Navy in 1954 and in 1955 attended the South African Military Academy.[1]:164
In 1968 he commanded SAS Mosselbaai.[1]:196
In 1970 he became the first South African to qualify as a submariner and became the first Officer Commanding of SAS Maria van Riebeeck.[2]
In 1982 he was appointed as Inspector General (Navy).[3]
Awards and Decorations
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
See also
References
- 1 2 Goosen, C (1973). South Africa's Navy - the first Fifty years. W. J. Flesch & partners. ISBN 0 949989 02 9.
- ↑ Wessels, Andre (2005). "DUIKBOTE IN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE VLOOT: DIE EERSTE FASE, 1970-2003/ Submarines in the South African Navy" (PDF). Journal for Contemporary History. 30 (2): 180–194.
- ↑ "SA duikbootmatrose `se vader' sterf/ Death of father of South African submariners". Die Burger. December 24, 1996. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
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| Preceded by Cdre RD Kingon |
IG South African Navy 1982 – 1985 |
Succeeded by Cdre ET Beddy |
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