Jack Dutton

Jack Dutton, SSAS SD SM MMM (27 August 1928 – 29 November 2011[1]) was a South African Army officer who served in the Korean War.

Lieutenant General

John Raymond Dutton

SSAS SD SM MMM
Nickname(s)Jack
Born(1928-08-27)27 August 1928
Tulbagh, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Died29 November 2011(2011-11-29) (aged 83)
Allegiance South Africa  South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
Years of service1947–1984
RankLieutenant General
UnitSpecial Service Battalion
Commands held
Battles/warsKorean War, Border War
AwardsStar of South Africa SSAS Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Military Merit Medal MMM Korea Medal (South Africa) ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Union Medal ' United Nations Service Medal ' Korean War Service Medal '
Other workNational President of the SA Armour Association

Early life

He was born in Tulbagh, Cape Province, and matriculated from Rondebosch Boys' High School in 1945.

In 1947, he joined the Union Defence Forces.

Military career

In 1953, he was one of 12 officers sent to Korea where he was seconded to the Royal Tank Regiment. In 1964, he was appointed as Officer Commanding 1 Special Service Battalion. In 1968, he became Officer Commanding Eastern Province Command at the rank of Brigadier. He was then appointed Director of Armour.[2] In 1973, he was promoted to major-general as Chief of Army Staff Operations from 1 July 1973.[2] In 1976 he became Chief of Staff Operations with the rank of Lieutenant-general.[1]

Diplomatic service

While still in the Army he was appointed South African ambassador to Chile.

Awards and decorations

References
  1. Mackenzie, Sandie (December 2011). "OBITUARY: In Memory of Lieutenant-General Jack R Dutton SSAS, SD, SM, MMM". The South African Military History Journal. 15 (4). Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. Nöthling, C.J.; Meyers, E.M. (1982). "Leaders through the years (1912-1982)". Scientaria Militaria. 12 (2): 93.
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