Major General Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman (Gert) was a General Officer in the South African Army.

Early life

General Gert Opperman was born on 27 July 1945 in

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Career

He served as spokesman for the Malan family on the death of

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Courses

* (Joint Warfare qualification) Completed 1975 * (Command and Staff qualification) Completed 1975

Posts held

Gen Opperman has held the following posts: * * * * * * * * * * *

Awards

Maj Gen Opperman has received the following awards during his career:

Medals and decorations

* International Orders * * * * * * * * * * * * Estrella_al_Merito_Militar_01

Chilean Star of Military Merit

References

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