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Appearance
Machiel Adriaan Booyens | |
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Nickname(s) | Piet |
Born | 3 March 1928 |
Died | 28 February 1987 Bloemfontein | (aged 72)
Buried | Bloemfontein |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1945–1988 |
Rank | Warrant Officer First Class |
Service number | 05075478PE |
Unit | Various |
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Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Katarina Bester
(date missing) |
Military Career
[edit]Awards and Decorations
[edit]General van der Riet was awarded the following:
Pro Merito Medal (1975) (PMM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Pro Patria Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service (40 Years)
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) }
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Permanent Force Good Service Medal
War Medal 1939–1945
Africa Service Medal (WWII)