Mohd Ghazali Mohd Seth
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Mohd Ghazali Mohd Seth | |
|---|---|
| محمد غزالي محمد شيث | |
| File:Mohd Ghazali Mohd Seth.jpg | |
| 7th Chief of Defence Forces | |
| In office 20 January 1982 – 31 October 1985 | |
| Monarchs | Ahmad Shah Iskandar |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad |
| Minister of Defence | Mahathir Mohamad |
| Preceded by | Mohd Sany Abdul Ghaffar |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Ghazali Che Mat |
| 7th Chief of Army | |
| In office 1 December 1977 – 19 January 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Sany Abdul Ghaffar |
| Succeeded by | Zain Hashim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 February 1929 Johor Bahru, Johor, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 24 August 2021 (aged 92) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Spouse | Norziah Onn (died 2023) |
| Children | 5 (1 deceased) |
| Relatives | Onn Jaafar (father-in-law) Hussein Onn (brother-in-law) Ismail Abdul Rahman (brother-in-law) Hishammuddin Hussein (nephew) Yahya Awang (nephew-in-law) Onn Hafiz Ghazi (grandnephew) |
| Profession | Senior military officer |
| Nickname | Gary |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg Malaysia |
| Branch/service | File:Flag of the Malaysian Army.svg Malaysian Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1985 |
| Rank | File:Malaysia-army-OF-9.svg General |
| Commands | Chief of Army (1977–82) Chief of Defence Forces (1982–85) |
General (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Ghazali bin Mohd Seth (4 February 1929 – 24 August 2021) was the 7th Chief of Defence Forces of Malaysia.
Background
Ghazali was born on 4 February 1929 in Johor Bahru, Johore. He was a prodigy of the state of Johore whom attended secondary school at the legendary and prestigious English College (Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar), Johor Bahru in 1946 and had undergone military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1952. He had served as Army chief (1977–1982) prior to his appointment as the 7th Chief of the Malaysian Defence Forces (1982–1985).[1][2]
Death
Ghazali died on 24 August 2021 at the Cardiac Vascular Sentral (CVSKL) private hospital due to pneumonia whilst receiving treatment for cancer[3][4] and was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.[5][6]
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
- File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia :
- File:Malaysian Commemorative Medal ribbon.gif Recipient of the Malaysian Commemorative Medal (Silver) (PPM) (1965)
- File:Kesatria Mangku Negara.png Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1968)[7]
- File:MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1971)[8]
- File:Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia - PSM.svg Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1978)[9]
- File:MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm)- PMN.svg Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (1981)[10]
- File:Flag of the Malaysian Armed Forces.svg Malaysian Armed Forces :
- File:Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera.png Courageous Commander of the Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT)
- File:Flag of Johor.svg Johor :
- File:Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor - ribbon bar.png Companion of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SMJ)
- File:Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor - ribbon bar.png Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato'
- File:Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor - ribbon bar.png Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ) – Dato'
- File:Flag of Pahang.svg Pahang :
- File:MY-PAH Order of the Crown of Pahang - Grand Knight - SIMP.svg Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) – formerly Dato', now Dato' Indera (1981)[11]
- File:Flag of Kedah.svg Kedah :
- File:MY-KED Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah - Knight Commander (DHMS).svg Knight Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (DHMS) – Dato' Paduka (1983)[12]
- File:Flag of Sarawak.svg Sarawak :
- File:MY-SAR Medal of Public Administration - Pingat Pentadbiran Awam.svg Distinguished Service Medal (Gold) (PPC)
- File:MY-SAR Order of the Star of Sarawak - ribbon PNBS -JBS-PBS-ABS-BBS (1973-1988).png Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – formerly Dato, now Dato Sri
- File:MY-SAR Order of the Star of the Hornbill (Bintang Kenyalang) - 2. Knight Commander (DA).svg Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DA) – Datuk Amar (2012)
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Foreign Honours
- File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia :
- File:Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Dharma.png Honorary Recipient of the Bintang Dharma (BD) (1969)[13]
- File:Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama.gif Honorary Recipient of the Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama (BYD) (1983)[14]
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References
- ↑ "Recruit-turned General Gary Ghazali dies". New Straits Times. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "King, Queen extend condolences to family of ex-chief of Defence Force Mohd Ghazali". The Star. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Former chief of Defence Force Mohd Ghazali passes away at 92". The Star. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Agong, Raja Permaisuri zahir ucapan takziah kepada keluarga PAT ke-7". Berita Harian (in Bahasa Melayu). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Jenazah bekas PAT ketujuh Mohd Ghazali selamat dikebumikan". Bernama (in Bahasa Melayu). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Jenazah bekas PAT ke-7 Mohd Ghazali selamat dikebumikan". Berita Harian (in Bahasa Melayu). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1968" (PDF).
- ↑ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1971" (PDF).
- ↑ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1978" (PDF).
- ↑ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1981" (PDF).
- ↑ "Trengganu Ruler tops awards list". New Straits Times. 24 October 1981. p. 4.
- ↑ "Dr. Hasmah terima kurnia Sultan Kedah" (PDF). Utusan Malaysia (in Bahasa Melayu). Perdana Leadership Foundation. 18 July 1983. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ↑ "Bintang Indonesia untok pegawai tentera". Berita Harian. 4 October 1969. p. 10.
- ↑ Departemen Pertahanan Keamanan, Staf Pembinaan Karyawan, Indonesia (1983). Pewarta Departemen Luar Negeri RI Volume 17-25. Indonesia: Angkatan Bersenjata Indonesia. p. 65.
Categories:
- 1929 births
- 2021 deaths
- Malaysian Muslims
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- People from Johor
- Malaysian military personnel
- Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
- Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor
- Knights Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor
- Companions of the Order of the Crown of Johor
- Knights Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak
- Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Officers of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak