Carl Sverre Leisegang (1913-1986) was a senior officer in the

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from the

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. He was a qualified SAAF Pilot. He served as OC

Natal Command Natal Command was a Command of the South African Army. It was headquartered in Durban, South Africa. By the 1980s, it was responsible for the security of the region, forming the primary level of command for military operations in support of the P ...

Military career

Carl Leisegang took part in the

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as an

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of the Anti Tank Regiment and 4 Field Regiment. He earned a

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during that war. After the war he was appointed as

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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

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. He died in Durban in 1986.

Awards and decorations

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1913 births 1986 deaths South African Army generals South African military personnel of World War II Military attachés {{SouthAfrica-mil-bio-stub