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 19
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Bar | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33891 | Winterbottom | Kevin Roy | K R | Second Lieutenant | 4 Squadron | 1976-06-09 | |
| 33864 | Wiggell | Peter Noel (tiffy) | P N | Corporal | Regiment Algoa Bay | 1977-07-05 | |
| 33629 | Van Wyk | Jacobus Cornelius | J C | Lieutenant | 5 Reconnaissance Regiment | 1979-05-23 | |
| 33562 | Van Papendorp | BURGERT van DYK | B v D | Private | 3 South African Infantry Battalion | 1978-10-28 | |
| 33268 | Thomas | James Allan | J A | Lieutenant | 701 Battalion | 1988-02-29 | |
| 33265 | Thom | Adrian Murray | A M | Rifleman | 4 South African Infantry Battalion | 1987-11-09 | |
| 33012 | Smith | Frederik Johannes | F J | Private | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 1978-10-28 | |
| 32757 | Roxo (paulo) | Francisco Daniel | F D | Staff Sergeant | 1 Reconnaissance Commando | 1976-08-23 | |
| 32221 | Nel | Petrus Johannes Stephanus | P J S | Second Lieutenant | 32 (Buffalo) Battalion | 1982-03-13 | |
| 41835 | Koen | Petrus Gerhardus Lourens | P G L | Colonel | South African Technical Services Corps (Corps) | 1993-09-23 | |
| 30900 | Jooste | Johannes Cornelius | J C | Private | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 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 Commando | 1980-04-17 | |
| 30425 | Gildenhuys | William Henry Bernard | W H B | Sergeant | Cape Town Highlanders | 1977-05-25 | |
| 30315 | Fidler | Bruce Andrew | B A | Corporal | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 1985-09-15 | |
| 30172 | Du Toit | Johannes Jacobus (hannes) | J J | Lieutenant | 1 South African Infantry Battalion | 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 (Corps) | 1979-09-12 | |
| 29651 | Burger | Joseph Johannes | J J | Warrant Officer Class II | 2 South African Infantry Battalion | 1978-06-04 |