Carl Leisegang
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Carl Sverre Leisegang | |
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| Born | 1913 Union of South Africa |
| Died | 1986 (aged 72–73) Durban, Natal, South Africa |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa |
| Service | File:Ensign of the South African Defence Force (1981-1994).svg South African Army |
| Years of service | – 1969 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 105983V |
| Unit | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Commands | 1 Special Service Battalion |
| Wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order DSO Union Medal ' 1939–45 Star ' Africa Star ' Italy Star ' War Medal 1939–1945 ' Africa Service Medal (WWII) ' |
| Spouse(s) | Hester "Hettie" Frances Stafford Harpur |
| Other work | MOTHs Natal |
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Carl Sverre Leisegang DSO[1] (1913-1986) was a senior officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He was a qualified SAAF Pilot. He served as OC Natal Command.
Military career
Carl Leisegang took part in the Second World War as an Officer Commanding of the Anti Tank Regiment and 4 Field Regiment. He earned a Distinguished Service Order during that war. After the war he was appointed as Commandant School of Artillery and Armour, Officer Commanding 4 Field Regiment for the second time. He commanded Natal Command, Eastern Province & Border Command. His last tour of duty was as Military Advisor to Australia. He died in Durban in 1986.
Awards and decorations
- Distinguished Service Order DSO Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
- Union Medal ' Union Medal
- 1939–45 Star ' 1939–45 Star
- Africa Star ' Africa Star
- Italy Star ' Italy Star
- War Medal 1939–1945 ' War Medal 1939–1945
- Africa Service Medal (WWII) ' Africa Service Medal (WWII)
| Master Gunner: 1005 | |
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| Master Gunner | |
| Brigadier Carl Sverre Leisegang[lower-alpha 1] | |
| Year: Before 1970 | |
| ←1004: Brigadier Hendrik Jacobus 'Greyvie' Greyvenstein |
Brigadier Jack Hawtaynee :1006→ |
| File:SANDF Qualification Pilots Wings 0-500 hrs badge embossed.png |
| 0-500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings |
Notes
- ↑ Grandfathered. Long Gunnery Course, Larkhill, Great Britain. Number is assigned for convenience.
References
- ↑ "No. 37039". The London Gazette (Supplement). 19 April 1945. p. 2073.
