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Rudolph Hiemstra (Rudi) was born on 10 March, 1912 in Lydenburg, South Africa, is a South African military commander (1912 - 2007). Discover Rudolph Hiemstra's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
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Rudi |
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| Age |
95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
10 March, 1912 |
| Birthday |
10 March |
| Birthplace |
Lydenburg, South Africa |
| Date of death |
26 July, 2007 |
| Died Place |
Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Rudolph Hiemstra Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Rudolph Hiemstra's Wife?
His wife is Gertruida Hiemstra (wife)
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Gertruida Hiemstra (wife) |
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Rudolph Hiemstra Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rudolph Hiemstra worth at the age of 95 years old? Rudolph Hiemstra’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from South Africa. We have estimated Rudolph Hiemstra's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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General Rudolph Christiaan Hiemstra (10 March 1912 – 26 July 2007) was a South African Air Force commander who served as Commandant General of the South African Defence Force.
Hiemstra joined the South African Air Force in 1931.
He did not serve in the Second World War because of his political opposition to South Africa's involvement in the war and was transferred to the civil service, from which he returned to the defence force when the National Party government came to power in 1948.
Hiemstra was Military Attaché in Sweden, France and the United Kingdom.
Among other appointments, he was officer commanding 2 Squadron SAAF, The Flying Cheetahs.
At the same time the rank of Commandant General, instituted in September 1956, was changed to that of general.
Hiemstra served as Adjutant General, interrupted by his attendance at the Imperial Defence College, as Inspector General from 1959 to 1960, as Deputy Commandant General from 1961 to 1965, and as Commandant General of the South African Defence Force from 1965 to 1972.
In 1960, Hiemstra was awarded the Star of South Africa for exceptional services.
He was also awarded the Southern Cross Medal and appointed a Knight of the Order of Prince Henry From Portugal.
In 1966, the Commandant General was appointed Secretary for Defence over and above his appointment as head of the South African Defence Force.
In May 1967, the dual title of Commandant General and Secretary for Defence was dispensed with by the elimination of the title "Secretary for Defence".
The Commandant General, as permanent head of the Department of Defence as well as of the South African Defence Force filled the post of Commandant General, which post embraced the functions signified by the former dual title.
Hiemstra died on 26 July 2007, aged 95, in 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria.
He was survived by six children, sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Among his influential brothers were Dr Louis W. Hiemstra, who made his in mark in the field of journalism, and Judge Victor Hiemstra of Pretoria.
