Jaap Weideman
South african admiral
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| Intro | South african admiral | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| was | Sailor Submariner | |
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| Birth | 1936 | |
| Death | 1996Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (aged 60 years) |
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Biography
Rear Admiral Jaap Weideman (1936 - 1996) was a South African Navy officer. He joined the Navy in 1954 and in 1955 attended the South African Military Academy. In 1968 he commanded SAS Mosselbaai. In 1970 he became the first South African to qualify as a submariner and became the first Officer Commanding of SAS Maria van Riebeeck. In 1982 he was appointed as Inspector General (Navy).
Awards and Decorations
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal
- General Service Medal
- Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Permanent Force Good Service Medal