| Petrus Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1910 |
| Died | 1967 (aged 56–57) |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Service/branch | South African Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Army Chief of Staff |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
Major-General Petrus Jacobs SSA SM (1910-1967) was a South African military commander. He joined the South African Army as a part-time Citizen Force soldier in 1931 in the Prince Alfreds Guards[1] and later became a full-time Permanent Force member. He served in World War II with 2 SA Division and with the Wits Rifles in Italy.[1]
Maj Gen Jacobs was Army Chief of Staff from 1963 to 1965.[2]
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