Jaap Weideman
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Jacob A.C. Weideman | |
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| Nickname(s) | Jaap |
| Born | 8 March 1936 |
| Died | 1996 (aged 59–60) Cape Town |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1954–198? |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
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| Spouse(s) | Marie Johanna de Villiers |
Rear Admiral Jacob Andries Cornelius 'Jaap' Weideman SM MMM (1936–1996) was a South African Navy officer.
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]
