Lieutenant General Dirk Verbeek SD SM MMM is a South African Army general who spent his career in the Military Intelligence Service. He served as Chief of Staff Intelligence for the SANDF from 1994 - 1998.


Dirk Verbeek

Birth nameDirk R Verbeek
BornFicksburg, Orange Free State
Allegiance South Africa
Service / branchSouth African Army
Years of service1967–1998
RankLieutenant General
UnitArmoured Corps
Commands
  • Chief of Staff Intelligence
  • Chief Director Counter Intelligence
Battles / warsBorder War
AwardsSouthern Cross Decoration SD Southern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM Pro Patria Medal ' Southern Africa Medal ' General Service Medal (South Africa) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal ' Good Service Medal '

Military career

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In 1988, as a major general, he was appointed as the Chief Director Counter Intelligence until 1993.[1] Chief of Staff Intelligence from 1994 – 1998.

Awards and decorations

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References

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  1. ^ "Freedom of Expression Institute - Press Release". Archived from the original on 23 October 2007.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Staff Intelligence
1994–1998
Succeeded by