Lieutenant-General Nicolaas Nieuwoudt MBChB (1929–1989) was a South African military commander. A medical doctor, he joined the South African Air Force's medical branch in 1960, after five years private practise. He commanded the South African Medical Service, as Surgeon-General, from 1977 to 1988. He also commanded the secretive South African chemical and biological weapons program, known as Project Coast from 1981 to 1988.
Education He obtained a medical degree from the University of Pretoria
Honours and awards He was awarded the following medals and decorations: 1985 1980 1964 1984 1979 1980The Order of Military Merit, degree 'Grand Officer' Paraguay
See also List of South African military chiefs South African Medical Service
References
Militaria - Official Professional Journal of the SADF (Vol 12/2: 1982)