Barend Viljoen

Major-General Benjamin Gottlieb "Barend" Viljoen (13 April 19081995) was a South African military commander.

Military career He joined the South African Air Force in 1927, and served in World War II. He also served as to the and to the . He was from 23 September 1956 to 30 April 1965.

Honours and awards He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1944.

See also List of South African military chiefs South African Air Force

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