Carl Leisegang
Carl Sverre Leisegang | |
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| Born | 1913 Union of South Africa |
| Died | 1986 (aged 72–73) Durban, Natal, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Army |
| Years of service | – 1969 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 105983V |
| Unit | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Commands | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Wars | World War II |
| Awards |        |
| Spouse(s) | Hester "Hettie" Frances Stafford Harpur |
| Other work | MOTHs Natal |
Carl Sverre Leisegang DSO[1] (1913-1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was a qualified SAAF Pilot. He served as OC Natal Command.
Military career
[edit]Carl Leisegang took part in the Second World War as an Officer Commanding of the Anti Tank Regiment and 4 Field Regiment. He earned a Distinguished Service Order during that war. After the war he was appointed as Commandant School of Artillery and Armour, Officer Commanding 4 Field Regiment for the second time. He commanded Natal Command, Eastern Province & Border Command. His last tour of duty was as Military Advisor to Australia. He died in Durban in 1986.
Awards and decorations
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Union Medal
1939–45 Star
Africa Star
Italy Star
War Medal 1939–1945
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
| Master Gunner: 1005 | |
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| Brigadier Carl Sverre Leisegang[a] | |
| Year: Before 1970 | |
| ←1004: Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein |
Brigadier Jack Hawtaynee :1006→ |
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| 0-500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.
References
[edit]- ^ "No. 37039". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 April 1945. p. 2073.
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