Jaap Weideman

Rear Admiral Jacob Andries Cornelius 'Jaap' Weideman (1936–1996) was a South African Navy officer.

He joined the Navy in 1954 and in 1955 attended the South African Military Academy.

In 1968 he commanded .

In 1970 he became the first South African to qualify as a submariner and became the first Officer Commanding of .

In 1982 he was appointed as Inspector General (Navy).

Awards and decorations

See also

• List of South African military chiefs

References