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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29651 | Burger | Joseph Johannes | J J | Warrant Officer Class II | 2 South African Infantry Battalion | 1978-06-04 | |
| 29824 | Conga | Johannes | J | Rifleman | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1979-09-12 | |
| 29830 | Conradie | Johannes Lambertus | J L | Warrant Officer Class I | 5 Reconnaissance Regiment | 1978-04-29 | |
| 30172 | Du Toit | Johannes Jacobus (hannes) | J J | Lieutenant | 1 South African Infantry Battalion | 1980-06-10 | |
| 30315 | Fidler | Bruce Andrew | B A | Corporal | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 1985-09-15 | |
| 30425 | Gildenhuys | William Henry Bernard | W H B | Sergeant | Cape Town Highlanders | 1977-05-25 | |
| 30529 | Greyling | Carel Petrus | C P | Sergeant | 1 Reconnaissance Commando | 1980-04-17 | |
| 30740 | Holm | Johan Wolfgang | J W | Captain | South African Commandos | 1975-11-23 | |
| 30900 | Jooste | Johannes Cornelius | J C | Private | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 1978-10-28 | |
| 41835 | Koen | Petrus Gerhardus Lourens | P G L | Colonel | South African Technical Services Corps (Corps) | 1993-09-23 | |
| 32221 | Nel | Petrus Johannes Stephanus | P J S | Second Lieutenant | 32 (Buffalo) Battalion | 1982-03-13 | |
| 32757 | Roxo (paulo) | Francisco Daniel | F D | Staff Sergeant | 1 Reconnaissance Commando | 1976-08-23 | |
| 33012 | Smith | Frederik Johannes | F J | Private | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 1978-10-28 | |
| 33265 | Thom | Adrian Murray | A M | Rifleman | 4 South African Infantry Battalion | 1987-11-09 | |
| 33268 | Thomas | James Allan | J A | Lieutenant | 701 Battalion | 1988-02-29 | |
| 33562 | Van Papendorp | BURGERT van DYK | B v D | Private | 3 South African Infantry Battalion | 1978-10-28 | |
| 33629 | Van Wyk | Jacobus Cornelius | J C | Lieutenant | 5 Reconnaissance Regiment | 1979-05-23 | |
| 33864 | Wiggell | Peter Noel (tiffy) | P N | Corporal | Regiment Algoa Bay | 1977-07-05 | |
| 33891 | Winterbottom | Kevin Roy | K R | Second Lieutenant | 4 Squadron | 1976-06-09 |