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Reginald Otto | |
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| Nickname(s) | Reg |
| Born | (1943-07-09)9 July 1943 Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Died | July 5, 2022(2022-07-05) (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1964–1998 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Relations | 'Kowie' Jacoba Otto (nee Kleynhans) |
Lieutenant General Reginald Otto SD & Bar SM MMM (9 July 1943[1] – 5 July 2022[2]) was a South African military commander, who held the post of Chief of the South African Army.[3]
He joined the South African Army in 1964 after completing his schooling at Trumpsburg High School.[2] After Officer training at the Army Gymnasium he was appointed a 2nd lieutenant in 1 Special Service Battalion. He became Officer Commanding of 1 Special Service Battalion in January 1976. He also commanded the School of Armour from 11 January 1981 to 18 December 1983.[4]
He was promoted to Brigadier and OC Orange Free State Command.[5] He was later promoted to Major general and GOC Eastern Transvaal Command.[6]
General Otto was awarded the following:
Southern Cross Decoration (SD & Bar)
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal (South Africa) (with Cunene Clasp) [a]
Southern Africa Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
Legion of Merit (Commander) (LOM) (USA)
Order of the Cloud and Banner (4th Grade - with Special Cravat) (ORB) (Taiwan)| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Chief of the South African Army 1995–1998 |
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| Preceded by | GOC Eastern Transvaal Command 1992–1994 |
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| Preceded by Willie Meyer |
OCOrange Free State Command 1987–1992 |
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| Preceded by AJ Snyman |
OCSchool of Armour 1980–1983 |
Succeeded by Alwyn van Niekerk |
| Preceded by APR Carstens |
OC1SSB 1976–1979 |
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Chiefs of the South African Army
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