Nick Bierman
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Potchefstroom, South Africa
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Jacobus Nicolas Bierman | |
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| Born | 13 February 1910[1] Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| Died | 8 June 1977 (aged 67) [2] Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1934–1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 105970V |
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| Wars | WWII |
| Awards |            |
Lieutenant-General Jacobus Nicolas Bierman SSA SM CBE (1910–1977) was a South African military commander. He played one Rugby Test Match for the Springbok team in 1931[2][3]: 89
He joined the South African Army in 1934.[3]: 89 During World War II he served in North Africa, and commanded the artillery of the South African 6th Armoured Division in Italy.
He served as Army Chief of Staff from 1958 to 1959,[3]: 89 as Inspector-General from 1959 to 1960,[3]: 89 as Director of Planning and Operations from 1960 to 1965,[3]: 89 and as General Officer Commanding Joint Combat Forces (GOCJCF), co-ordinating Army and Air Force operations and training, from 1965 to 1967. As GOCJCF, he was the third-highest-ranking officer in the South African Defence Force's Supreme Command.
