Robbie Wijting

General Robbie Wijting (29 June 1925 – 27 August 1986) was a Dutch military officer who served as highest-ranking member of the Dutch Armed Forces between 1973 and 1980. First as Chairman of the United Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands between 1973 and 1976. And served, after the renaming of the position, as Chiefs of the Defence Staff between 1976 and 1980.^[1]

General Robbie Wijting
Chiefs of the Defence Staff
In office 10 December 1976 – 1 November 1980
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	General Cor de Jager
Chairman of the United Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands
In office 1 November 1973 – 10 December 1976
Preceded by	Lieutenant general Willem van Rijn
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Personal details
Born	Alexander Johannes Wilhelm Wijting (1925-06-29)29 June 1925 Magelang, Indonesia
Died	27 August 1986(1986-08-27) (aged 61) Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Military service
Allegiance	Netherlands
Branch/service	Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force
Years of service	1942-1980
Rank	General
Battles/wars	World War II