Andreas Liebenberg

General Andreas "Kat" Liebenberg SSAS SD SOE SM MMM (18 April 1938 – 23 May 1998) was a South African military commander. He served as General Officer Commanding South African Special Forces (1982–85), Chief of the Army (1985–90) and Chief of the South African Defence Force (1990–93).

General

Andreas Liebenberg

SSAS SD SOE SM MMM
Nickname(s)Kat
Born(1938-04-18)18 April 1938
Upington, Cape Province, South Africa
Died23 May 1998(1998-05-23) (aged 60)
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
AllegianceSouth Africa
Service/branchSouth African Army
Years of service1955–1993
RankGeneral
Commands held
  • Chief of the South African Defence Force (1990–1993)
  • Chief of the Army (1985–1990)
  • South African Special Forces (1982–1985)
  • 2 Military Area (1977–1980)
Battles/warsSouth African Border War
Awards
Spouse(s)Helena Johanna (Crafford)
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