Isaac Pierre de Villiers
Isaac Pierre de Villiers | |
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| Born | 20 August 1891 Somerset East, Cape Colony |
| Died | 11 October 1967 (aged 76) Pretoria, Transvaal |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 254100 |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery (WWI) |
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| Battles / wars | North African Campaign |
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| Spouse(s) |
Vivienne Marais (m. 1936) |
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Major-General Isaac Pierre de Villiers CB MC KStJ (20 August 1891 – 11 October 1967) was a South African military commander and police official. Originally an attorney by profession, he served in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I, and was awarded the Military Cross. In 1928, he was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the South African Police, later succeeding to the post of Commissioner.