| Intro | South African general and Doctor |
| Was |
Military personnel Doctor |
| From | South Africa |
| Type |
Healthcare Military |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
23 October 1929, Louisvale, ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, South Africa |
| Death |
22 November 1989 |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
Lieutenant-General Nicolaas Nieuwoudt SSA SD SM (1929–1989) was a South African military commander. A medical doctor, he joined the South African Air Force’s medical branch in 1960, after five years private practise. He commanded the South African Medical Service, as Surgeon-General, from 1977 to 1988. The SAMS was upgraded to rank equally with the Army, Air Force, and Navy in 1979.
Education
He obtained a medical degree from the University of Pretoria
Honours and awards
He was awarded the following medals and decorations: