Chris Roux
Brig Gen Chris Roux SM MMM was a General Officer in the South African Army from the artillery.
Christiaan H. Roux | |
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Nickname(s) | Chris |
Born | 1952 (age 70–71) Cape Town |
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Years of service | –2012 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 4 Artillery Regiment |
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Battles/wars | South African Border War |
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Military career
He joined the South African Defence Force in the early seventies. He was an instructor at the South African Army College, Battery Commander at Sierra Battery of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group, OC 10 Artillery Brigade, OC 4 Artillery Regiment, SSO Doctrine at Army Headquarters, Director of Artillery, General Officer Commanding Artillery Formation from 1999 to 2001.[1] Director Army Acquisitions at Acquisitions Division. He retired in 2012.
Honours and awards
Medals
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) (40 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
Proficiency badges
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Notes
- Post occupied when award was made: General Officer Commanding, Artillery Formation
References
- Anon., "School of Artillery", South African Gunner (PDF), p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015
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