Christophe Keckeis
Christophe Keckeis | |
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Born | (1945-04-18)18 April 1945 Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
Died | 1 May 2020(2020-05-01) (aged 75) |
Allegiance | Switzerland |
Service/ | Swiss Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands | Swiss Air Force |
Alma mater | University of Lausanne |
Swiss general (1945–2020)
Christophe Keckeis (18 April 1945 – 1 May 2020)[1] was a Swiss Lieutenant-General. He headed the Swiss Army as "Chief of the General Staff" (2003) and then as "Chief of the Armed Forces" (2004–2007). He retired on 31 December 2007.
- On 24 March 1977, two Mirage III (J-2003 and J-2310) collided during a formation flight over the Payerne airfield. All parties involved survived the collision, including the then commander-in-chief of the Fliegerstaffel 17, Christophe Keckeis.[2]
Decorations and awards
Pilot Insignia | ||
Length of Service Decoration with three golden rosettes | Alpine Decoration | Assault Rifle, Level 2 |
Pistol, Level 2 | Military sport (Level 2) | Partnership for Peace Mission |
References
External links
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Hans-Ulrich Scherrer | Chief of the General Staff 1 January 2003 – 31 December 2003 | Structural reforms of the Armed Forces |
New office | Chief of the Armed Forces 1 January 2004 – 31 December 2007 | Succeeded by Lt Gen Roland Nef |
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