Honoris Crux (1975) (HC)
South Africa · instituted 1975 · discontinued 2003
The Honoris Crux (Cross of Honour) of 1975, post-nominal letters HC, was instituted on 1 July 1975 for bravery in dangerous circumstances. It was the junior of four Honoris Crux classes (Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Honoris Crux) that replaced the 1952 decoration. About 201 were awarded. Conferment ceased for services on or after 27 April 2003.
Recipients 18
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Bar | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33891 | Winterbottom | Kevin Roy | K R | Second Lieutenant | South African Air Force | 1976-06-09 | |
| 33864 | Wiggell | Peter Noel (tiffy) | P N | Corporal | South African Technical Services Corps | 1977-07-05 | |
| 33629 | Van Wyk | Jacobus Cornelius | J C | Lieutenant | 5th Reconnaissance Regiment | 1979-05-23 | |
| 33562 | Van Papendorp | BURGERT van DYK | B v D | Private | South African Infantry Corps | 1978-10-28 | |
| 33268 | Thomas | James Allan | J A | Lieutenant | South West African Territory Force | 1988-02-29 | |
| 33265 | Thom | Adrian Murray | A M | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 1987-11-09 | |
| 33012 | Smith | Frederik Johannes | F J | Private | South African Medical Services | 1978-10-28 | |
| 32757 | Roxo (paulo) | Francisco Daniel | F D | Staff Sergeant | 1 Reconnaissance Regiment | 1976-08-23 | |
| 48808 | Roxo | Francisco Daniel | Special Forces | 1976-08-23 | |||
| 32221 | Nel | Petrus Johannes Stephanus | P J S | Second Lieutenant | South West African Territory Force | 1982-03-13 | |
| 30900 | Jooste | Johannes Cornelius | J C | Private | South African Medical Services | 1978-10-28 | |
| 30740 | Holm | Johan Wolfgang | J W | Captain | South African Commandos | 1975-11-23 | |
| 30529 | Greyling | Carel Petrus | C P | Sergeant | 1 Reconnaissance Regiment | 1980-04-17 | |
| 30425 | Gildenhuys | William Henry Bernard | W H B | Sergeant | South African Infantry Corps | 1977-05-25 | |
| 30315 | Fidler | Bruce Andrew | B A | Corporal | 1 Parachute Battalion | 1985-09-15 | |
| 30172 | Du Toit | Johannes Jacobus (hannes) | J J | Lieutenant | South African Infantry Corps | 1980-06-10 | |
| 29830 | Conradie | Johannes Lambertus | J L | Warrant Officer Class I | 5 Reconnaissance Regiment | 1978-04-29 | |
| 29824 | Conga | Johannes | J | Rifleman | South West African Territory Force | 1979-09-12 |