Carl Leisegang
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Carl Sverre Leisegang | |
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Born | 1913 Union of South Africa |
Died | 1986 (aged 72–73) Durban, Natal, South Africa |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | – 1969 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Service number | 105983V |
Unit | 1 Special Service Battalion |
Commands held | 1 Special Service Battalion |
Wars | World War II |
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Spouse(s) | Hester "Hettie" Frances Stafford Harpur |
Other work | MOTHs Natal |
Carl Sverre Leisegang DSO[1] (1913-1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was a qualified SAAF Pilot. He served as OC Natal Command.
Military career
Carl Leisegang took part in the Second World War as an Officer Commanding of the Anti Tank Regiment and 4 Field Regiment. He earned a Distinguished Service Order during that war. After the war he was appointed as Commandant 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 Military Advisor to Australia. He died in Durban in 1986.
Awards and decorations
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Union Medal
1939–45 Star
Africa Star
Italy Star
War Medal 1939–1945
Africa Service Medal (WWII)
Master Gunner: 1005 | |
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Brigadier Carl Sverre Leisegang[a] | |
Year: Before 1970 | |
←1004: Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein |
Brigadier Jack Hawtaynee :1006→ |
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0-500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings |
Notes
- ^ Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.
References
- ^ "No. 37039". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 April 1945. p. 2073.
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