Nicolaas Nieuwoudt

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:
 * Order of the Star of South Africa - 1985
 * Southern Cross Decoration - 1980
 * Southern Cross Medal - 1964
 * Pro Patria Medal - 1984
 * Grand Cordon of the Order of Resplendent Banner of the Republic of China - 1979
 * The Order of Military Merit, degree 'Grand Officer' Paraguay - 1980