Reginald Otto
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (9 July 1943[1] – 5 July 2022[2]) was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army.[3]
Reginald Otto | |
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| Nickname(s) | Reg |
| Born | 9 July 1943 Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Died | July 5, 2022 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1964–1998 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
Military career
He joined the South African Army in 1964 after completing his schooling at Trumpsburg High School.[2] After Officer training at the Army Gymnasium he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in 1 Special Service Battalion. He became Officer Commanding of 1 Special Service Battalion in January 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1981 to 18 December 1983.[4]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command.[5] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command.[6]
Awards and decorations
General Otto was awarded the following:
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD & Bar)
- Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal (South Africa) (with Cunene Clasp) [lower-alpha 1]
- Southern Africa Medal
- General Service Medal (South Africa)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
- Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
- Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
- Legion of Merit (Commander) (LOM) (USA)
- Order of the Cloud and Banner (4th Grade - with Special Cravat) (ORB) (Taiwan)
Notes
- Only the Cunene clasp was awarded, to members who served in Angola during Operation Savannah in 1975 and 1976. Recipients of the clasp wear a button, with the letter C encircled by a wreath, on the ribbon bar.
References
- http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1994/12/20/2/6.html
- Lategan, Herman (9 July 2022). "'n Lewe - Reginald Otto: 'n Militaris se groot hart het ophou klop". Rapport. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- Engelbrecht, Leon (10 November 2008). "Fact file: Chiefs of the SA Army | defenceWeb". www.defenceweb.co.za. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- Gericke, Marietjie (30 March 2006). "Pantserskool vier 40 jaar van opleiding / School of Armour celebrates 40yrs of training". Volksblad. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- "Chronological Report" (PDF). Historical Papers. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/1992/12/4/9/19.html
Chiefs of the South African Army | ||
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| Director-General of Land Forces | | |
| Army Chief of Staff | ||
| Chief of the Army | ||
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