Jack Dutton
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Tulbagh, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
South Africa 
South AfricaJohn Raymond Dutton | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Jack |
| Born | 27 August 1928 Tulbagh, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 29 November 2011 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | South Africa South Africa |
| Service |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1947–1984 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Special Service Battalion |
| Commands |
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| Battles / wars | Korean War, Border War |
| Awards |           |
| Other work | National President of the SA Armour Association |
Jack Dutton, SSAS SD SM MMM (27 August 1928 – 29 November 2011[1]) was a South African Army officer who served in the Korean War.
He was born in Tulbagh, Cape Province, and matriculated from Rondebosch Boys' High School in 1945.
In 1947, he joined the Union Defence Forces.
Military career
In 1953, he was one of 12 officers sent to Korea where he was seconded to the Royal Tank Regiment. In 1964, he was appointed as Officer Commanding 1 Special Service Battalion. In 1968, he became Officer Commanding Eastern Province Command at the rank of Brigadier. He was then appointed Director of Armour.[2] In 1973, he was promoted to major-general as Chief of Army Staff Operations from 1 July 1973.[2] In 1976 he became Chief of Staff Operations with the rank of Lieutenant-general.[1]
