A. C. Chemaly
Appearance
A C Chemaly | |
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Nickname(s) | Tony |
Born | Queenstown, Eastern Cape |
Died | October 24, 2016 |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service | South African Army |
Years of service |
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Rank | Brigadier General |
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Awards |
Brigadier General A C Chemaly SM MMM JCD was a General Officer in the South African Army.[1]
Early life
[edit]Brigadier Chemaly matriculated from Queen's College and went on to graduate from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[2]
Civilian career
[edit]As a Reserve Force Officer, Brigadier Chemaly also had a civilian career. He was a well known businessman in the Queenstown area.[2]
Retirement
[edit]Brigadier Chemaly retired from active service in 2008/9, but remained active in the post of Honorary Colonel of the First City Regiment.[2]
Awards
[edit]Brig Gen Chemaly has received the following awards during his career:[2]
Medals and decorations
[edit]- Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Pro Patria Medal
- John Chard Decoration (JCD)
- Southern Africa Medal
- General Service Medal (South Africa)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service (40 Years)
- Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
- John Chard Medal
Proficiency Awards
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Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Unit Info First City Regiment". Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Obituary".
Categories:
- Recipients of the Southern Cross Medal
- Recipients of the Military Merit Medal (South Africa)
- Recipients of the Pro Patria Medal (South Africa)
- South African Army generals
- South African people of Lebanese descent
- People from Queenstown, South Africa
- Graduates of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- 2016 deaths
- Military personnel from the Eastern Cape
- South African military personnel stubs