Jack Dutton, (27 August 192829 November 2011) was a South African Army officer who served in the Korean War.

Early life

He was born in Tulbagh, Cape Province, and matriculated from

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in 1945. In 1947, he joined the Union Defence Forces.

Military career

In 1953, he was one of 12 officers sent to Korea where he was seconded to the

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. In 1964, he was appointed as Officer Commanding

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. In 1968, he became Officer Commanding

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at the rank of

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. He was then appointed Director of Armour. In 1973, he was promoted to major-general as Chief of Army Staff Operations from 1 July 1973. In 1976 he became Chief of Staff Operations with the rank of Lieutenant-general.

Diplomatic service

While still in the Army he was appointed South African ambassador to Chile.

Awards and decorations

* * * * * * * * * * CHL Order of Bernardo O'Higgins - Knight BAR

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References

South African Army generals 1928 births 2011 deaths Ambassadors of South Africa to Chile Alumni of Rondebosch Boys' High School People from Tulbagh South African military personnel of the Korean War {{SouthAfrica-mil-bio-stub