H.P. Laubscher
Hendrik P. Laubscher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 September 1916 Vredenburg, South Africa |
| Died | 22 April 2008 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1936–c. 1974 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Chief of Staff Personnel, Chief of Staff Logistics |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards |        |
Lieutenant General Hendrik Pieter Laubscher SSA SM (20 September 1916 – 22 April 2008) was a South African Army officer, who served as Chief of Staff Logistics from 1975-1978.[1][2][3]
Army career
[edit]Laubscher joined the Union Defence Force in 1936 and participated in the Second World War. Paymaster and Quartermaster of the Military College after WW2. Director Administration at the Chief of Defence Staff's section. Chief of Defence Force Administration in 1970–1974. Chief of Staff Logistics from 1 Apr–31 Dec 1974.[1]
Awards and decorations
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Star of South Africa (1952) (SSA)
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM)
Union Medal
1939–45 Star
Africa Star
War Medal 1939–1945
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 94. Archived from the original on 8 November 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ^ Wie is wie in Suid-Afrika. Vitae. 1959. p. 203. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Hendrik Pieter Laubscher 1916–2008 Funeral Program". Genza. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
