Jaap Weideman
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Rear Admiral Jacob Andries Cornelius 'Jaap' Weideman SM MMM (1936–1996) was a South African Navy officer.
Jacob A.C. Weideman | |
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| Nickname | Jaap |
| Born | 8 March 1936 |
| Died | 1996 (aged 59–60) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Navy |
| Service years | 1954–198? |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
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| Spouse | Marie Johanna de Villiers |
He joined the Navy in 1954 and in 1955 attended the South African Military Academy.[1]: 164
In 1968 he commanded SAS Mosselbaai.[1]: 196
In 1970 he became the first South African to qualify as a submariner and became the first Officer Commanding of SAS Maria van Riebeeck.[2]
In 1982 he was appointed as Inspector General (Navy).[3]
Awards and decorations
Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM) 
Military Merit Medal (MMM) 
Pro Patria Medal 
General Service Medal (South Africa) 
Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years)) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Permanent Force Good Service Medal
