The Generals of WWII
Generals from South Africa
Pienaar
Daniel Hermanus, Major-General
(1893 – 1942)
Nickname: Dan
1938
- 1940
Commanding Officer Transvaal Command
1940
- 1942
Commanding Officer 1st South African Brigade, Ethiopia - Eritrea
1942
General Officer Commanding 1st South African Division, North Africa
1942
Killed in an air crash
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley