Willem Ratte
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Wilhelm Friedrich Ratte (born 14 February 1948) is a former member of the elite Rhodesian Special Air Service of the Rhodesian Army, and former lieutenant colonel in 32 Battalion, the most decorated unit in the South African Defence Force. He is the youngest son born to a South African mother and German father.[1]
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Wilhelm Friedrich Ratte | |
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Born | (1948-02-14) 14 February 1948 (age 76) Paarl, South Africa |
Allegiance | Rhodesia South Africa |
Service/ | Rhodesian Army South African Army |
Years of service | |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands held | 32 Battalion Reconnaissance |
Battles/wars | Rhodesian Bush War South African Border War |
Awards | Rhodesian SAS Wings on Chest |
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