Chris Roux
South African military officer
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Brig Gen Chris Roux SM MMM was a General Officer in the South African Army from the artillery.
Christiaan Hendrik Roux | |
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| Born | 1952 (age 73–74) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
Branch |  South African Army |
Service years | 1971–2012 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
| Nickname | Chris |
| Unit | 4 Artillery Regiment |
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Conflicts | South African Border War |
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Military career
He joined the South African Defence Force in the early seventies. He was an instructor at the South African Army College, Battery Commander at Sierra Battery of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group, OC 10 Artillery Brigade, OC 4 Artillery Regiment, SSO Doctrine at Army Headquarters, Director of Artillery, General Officer Commanding Artillery Formation from 1999 to 2001.[1] Director Army Acquisitions at Acquisitions Division. He retired in 2012.
Honours and awards
Medals
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM) 
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Pro Patria Medal 
Southern Africa Medal 
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (40 Year Clasp) 
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years)) 
Knight of the National Order of Merit (Gabon)
Proficiency badges
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Notes
- Post occupied when award was made: General Officer Commanding, Artillery Formation
