(South Africa, historical, military) The holder of a military rank equivalent to that of a lieutenant in the Boer armies as well as in the South African Army between 1960 and 1968.
(South Africa, historical, military) The holder of a military rank equivalent to that of a lieutenant in the Boer armies as well as in the South African Army between 1960 and 1968.
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(South Africa, historical, military) The holder of a military rank formerly used in South Africa from 1960-1968; equivalent to second lieutenant.
(military, South Africa, historical) lieutenant-colonel.
(military, South Africa, historical) Military rank formerly used, equal to the rank of general from 1956-1967.
(military, South Africa, historical) Military rank formerly used, equal to the rank of major general from 1959-1968.
(South Africa, historical) A civilian official in a drostdy, invested with the authority of a military officer and empowered to act as a magistrate.
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