M.J. "Mannetjies" de Goede SD & Bar SM MMM is a South African Army officer, who served as Acting Chief of the Army.[1][2][3]
Major General Michal J. de Goede | |
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| Nickname(s) | Mannetjies |
| Born | Cape Town |
| Allegiance | ZAF |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 1 Parachute Battalion |
| Commands held |
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| Awards |             |
In June 2012 he was promoted to brigadier general and appointed Director Area Defence at the South African Army Infantry Formation.[4][5]
Awards edit
Southern Cross Decoration (SD & Bar)
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal
Southern Africa Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
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))
References edit
- ^ "De Goede acting Army chief until next year". 7 November 2019.
- ^ Watson, Amanda (8 February 2020). "Major-General 'Mannetjies' MJ De Goede - leader with faith in the forces". The Citizen. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ Yende, Sizwe sama. "'Army officials claiming money for reservists not called up for duty'". City Press. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ "Appointments and/Or promotions of senior officers in the SANDF: June 2012". 21 June 2012.
- ^ @SANDF_ZA (4 November 2019). "Angolan Chief Army, Lieutenant General Gouveia Joao de Sa Miranda Strengthens Bilateral Relations with the SA Army, Lieutenant General Lindile Yam. Lt Gen Lindile Yam and Maj Gen Mannetjies De Goede briefing members of the various media houses" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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