Les Rudman
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Les Rudman
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| Born | 18 March 1955 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
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 South African Army |
| Rank | Major General |
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| Spouse(s) | Elsje Rudman[1] |
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Major General Les Rudman PVD SD SM MMM SAStC is a General Officer in the South African Army.
Military career
General Rudman is an honorary Special Forces Operator and parachutist. He was appointed to the post of Deputy Chief of the South African Army on 1 October 2011.[2][3][4] He was awarded the Sword of Honour at the South African Military Academy in 1976. He retired at the end of 2014 and was succeeded by Maj Gen Lawrence Smith.[5]
Honours and awards
Medals
Pro Virtute Decoration (PVD)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Legion of Merit (LOM) (USA)
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Other
Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)
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| Preceded by
Unknown
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Deputy Chief SA Army 1 October 2011 – 31 December 2014 |
Succeeded by Lawrence Smith |
| Preceded by
Col McGill Alexander
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OC 44 Parachute Brigade 1 February 1992 – |
Succeeded by Col Piet Nel |
| Preceded by
Unknown
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GOC Special Forces Brigade n.d. – 2002 |
Succeeded by Krubert Nel |
| Preceded by
JP Malan
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Chief Instructor Staff Duties SA Army College n.d. – 1998 |
Succeeded by Eddie Drost |
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