Dan Pienaar

Major General Daniel Hermanus Pienaar (27 August 1893 – 19 December 1942) CB DSO & two bars was a South African World War II military commander.

For the suburb of the city of Bloemfontein, see Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein.

Major General

Daniel Hermanus Pienaar

CB DSO & two bars
Nickname(s)Dan
Born27 August 1893
Ladybrand, Orange Free State
Died19 December 1942(1942-12-19) (aged 49)
Kisumu, Kenya
Allegiance Union of South Africa
Years of service1911–1942
RankMajor General
Service number126242
Commands held
Wars
  • World War I
  • World War II
Awards
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