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| Colonel Dawid Benjamin Johannes Schoonwinkel | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | DBJ |
| Born | (1960-03-01) 1 March 1960 (age 64) Bloemfontein |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1979–2020 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | 77??????? |
| Unit | 4 Artillery Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Battles / wars | South African Border War |
| Awards |        |
Col Dawid Schoonwinkel was an artillery officer in the South African Army.
Military career
He joined the SADF in 1979 at 4 Field Regiment and completed the national service. He was appointed as an instructor at the School of Arty. He saw action in various roles during the Border War in Angola with 14 and 4 Artillery Regiments. He served as Battery Commander, Officer Commanding 4 Artillery Regiment, Second in Command School of Artillery from 1999-2006, SSO Research & Development 2006-2008 and OC School of Artillery in 2008 until his retirement in 2020.
Honours and awards
Medals
Pro Patria Medal
Southern Africa Medal
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
Proficiency badges
| Master Gunner: 83 | |
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| Lt Colonel Dawid B.J. Schoonwinkel | |
| Year: 2002 | |
| ←82: Lt Colonel J.J. Jacobs |
Lt Colonel André J. Claassen :84→ |
Notes
- Post occupied when award was made: 2IC, School of Artillery
References
- "APPOINTMENTS AND/OR PROMOTIONS OF COLS/CAPTS (SAN) IN THE SANDF: 2008/2009". 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- Anon., "School of Artillery", South African Gunner (PDF), p. 9, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2013, retrieved 31 March 2015
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byCol Thulani Zungu | OC School of Artillery 2008–2020 |
Succeeded byCol Tiger Johnson |
| Preceded byCol Sarel Kruger | SSO R&D 2006 – 2008 |
Succeeded byCol Khaya Makina |
| Preceded byLt Col Phillip van Dyk | Second in Command School of Artillery 1999–2006 |
Succeeded byLt Col Tiaan Steyn |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded byLt Col Jurie Jacobs | 83 Master Gunner 2002 |
Succeeded byLt Col Andre Claassen |
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