Biermann received the Star of South Africa on 13 May 1960 in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious services . He was also appointed Grand Cross of Naval Merit of the Order of May from Admiral Guillermo Brown of Argentina , and the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique of Portugal . He was the first recipient of the Southern Cross Decoration , which he received upon his retirement as Chief of the South African Defence Force in 1976
Star of South Africa
Star of South Africa (1952)
Hugo Biermann