Andre van Deventer , born 1930 was a South African Army officer who served as the Chief of Staff Finance from 1976 - 1979 and later Secretary of the State Security Council until 1985. He joined the Permanent Force in 1955 and commanded

2 South African Infantry Battalion 2 South African Infantry Battalion is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army. History Origin: Walvis Bay and South West Africa 2 SAI was established on 1 January 1962, at Walvis Bay an enclave of South Africa surrounded by ...

from January 1965 until December 1967 when he became the Commanding Officer of SWA Command. He later served as Officer Commanding

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and North West Command. In 1974 he was appointed General Officer Commanding of I South African Corps. During the Angolan Civil War (1975-1976) he served as Commander of Task Force 101. He served as

Chief of Staff Finance Chief of Staff Finance is a senior position within the South African National Defence Force The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the Military, armed forces of South Africa. The commander of the SANDF is appointed by the P ...

from 1 October 1976 to 6 August 1979. He later served as the Secretary of the

State Security Council The State Security Council (SSC) was formed in South Africa in 1972 to advise the government on the country's national policy and strategy concerning security, its implementation and determining security priorities. Its role changed through the pr ...

till 1985.

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, - , - South African Army generals 1930 births Living people Graduates of the Staff College, Camberley {{SouthAfrica-mil-bio-stub