Nicolaas Nieuwoudt
Lieutenant-General Nicolaas Nieuwoudt (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. He also commanded the secretive South African chemical and biological weapons program, known as Project Coast from 1981 to 1988. Education. He obtained a medical degree from the University of Pretoria Honours and awards. He was awarded the following medals and decorations: References. "Militaria" - Official Professional Journal of the SADF (Vol 12/2: 1982