Werndly van der Riet
Werndly Renaut van der Riet | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Booysie |
| Born | 27 April 1914 |
| Died | 28 February 1987 (aged 72) Cape Town |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1935 – 1974 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 60663V / 01222082PE |
| Unit | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) |
Marijke van der Riet née Gesterkamp
(died) Valerie Norma van der Riet née Geerdts
(date missing) |
| Relations | Col JMR "Manie" van der Riet - OC 3 South African Infantry Battalion (son) |
| Other work | Hon. Col. Wits Rifles |
Lieutenant General Werndly Renaut Booysie van der Riet SSA SM MC (27 April 1914 – 28 February 1987) was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of the Defence Staff.: 98