Education
He graduated from the Military Academy after attending Christian Brothers College in Pretoria and joined the Army in 1954.
He graduated from the Military Academy after attending Christian Brothers College in Pretoria and joined the Army in 1954.
He became Officer Commanding 2 South African Infantry Battalion in 1971 and in 1972 OC Walvis Bay military base, and in July 1976 became GOC 101 Task Force. He then became Chief of Army Staff Operations on 15 January 1978 before taking on the recreated post of Chief of Defence Force Staff. He retired in February 1990.
General Gleeson has been awarded the following: Star of South Africa (Social Security Administration) Southern Cross Decoration (South Dakota) Southern Cross Medal (Master of Science) Pro Patria Medal Good Service Medal, Gold (30 Years) Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years) Permanent Force Good Service Meda
