Christophe Keckeis

Christophe Keckeis
Born(1945-04-18)18 April 1945
Died1 May 2020(2020-05-01) (aged 75)
EducationUniversity of Lausanne
Military career
Allegiance  Switzerland
Branch
Swiss Air Force
Rank
Lieutenant-General
CommandsSwiss Air Force

Christophe Keckeis (18 April 1945 – 1 May 2020) 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.

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

  1. ↑ "Swiss Chief of Staff who learned to fly Mirage jets from Israelis dies". The Jerusalem Post. 6 May 2020.
  2. ↑ Flavian Cajacob: Christophe Keckeis - Ein Flieger mit Bodenhaftung. In: Handelszeitung, 15 November 2003,