Correspondence
Correspondence and SAWGP research notes
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Date of Death | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29487 | Boma | Johannes | J | Private | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1977-01-01 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Bushman Battalion label ? 31/201 Bn by dating rule |
| 29459 | Blankenberg | Michael Paul | M P | Corporal | Group 39 | 1992-08-01 | Mike Sandham: second Group 39 H.Q. casualty in same shooting incident remains unnamed (unable to determine name). |
| 49885 | Bezuidenhout | John | J V | Staff Sergeant | 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment | 2007-10-13 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 13 OCTOBER, mailed 13 Oct 2026 (The Gunners' Association of South Africa Roll of Honour) |
| 29427 | Beytell | Jardine John | J J | Air Mechanic | South African Air Force (Corps) | 1949-08-15 | Mike Sandham 15 Aug 2026 / SAWGP: Ventura #6526 with Napier, 8 Mile Post. |
| 49268 | Beukes | H | H | Rifleman | 41 Battalion | 1979-08-28 | Mike Sandham 28 Aug 2026 omissions mail, citing warinangola.com Roll of Honour Member Dedications |
| 29413 | Berry | Peter David | P D | Staff Sergeant | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1982-08-18 | OMISSIONS 18 Aug 2026: same Op Drama ambush as Private Khiwa PN 48604 (TRC fourth casualty / Fireforce survival claim). |
| 49820 | Berry | Leslie George Stephanus | L G S | Warrant Officer Class I | Administrative Services Corps (Corps) | 1950-09-20 | Mike Sandham omissions 20 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 29409 | Bernardo | A D B | Sergeant | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1977-01-02 | Email 9 Sep 2026: flagged Bernardo 29409 / 49363 as duplication; kept 29409, retired 49363, Unit 31 Bn | |
| 29385 | Bekker | Frederick Marthinus | F M | Captain | 2 Squadron | 1951-07-23 | Mike Sandham 15 Aug 2026: 2Lt M.I.B. Halley (same 23 Jul 1951 mission) now PN 43410; died Durban 15 Aug 1954 after POW repatriation. |
| 49902 | Bekker | Deon Sydney | D S | Rifleman | South African Commandos | 1978-10-12 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 12 OCTOBER, mailed 12 Oct 2026 |
| 29375 | Beech | Robert Trevor | R T | Sergeant | 44 Parachute Regiment | 1982-08-18 | OMISSIONS 18 Aug 2026: same Op Drama ambush as Private Khiwa PN 48604 (TRC fourth casualty / Fireforce survival claim). |
| 49861 | Beck | Johannes Stephanus | J S | Staff Sergeant | South African Personnel Services Corps | 1993-10-04 | Sandham omissions 4 Oct 2026 (confirms; adds corps) |
| 29345 | Barnard | Alewyn Petrus | A P | Captain | South African Artillery | 1958-01-29 | Sandham omissions 1 Oct 2026 (Query Date?) |
| 29331 | Bango | Mucussi | M | Private | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1977-01-01 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Bushman Battalion label ? 31/201 Bn by dating rule |
| 49644 | Austin | Frank Francis Hermanus | F F H | Pioneer | South African European Auxiliary Services | 1952-09-03 | Mike Sandham 3 Sep 2026 omissions (SAWGP #33423): Pioneer Frank Francis Hermanus Austin, Auxiliary Services, SADF, died of broncho pneumonia on the Premier Mine road near Eerste Fabriek, Pretoria, 3 Sep 1952, age 51. DateBirth 1900-10-30. New ROH record. (SAWGP id 33423 is a different person in this ROH — Van Der Walt — so a new PersonNumber was allocated.) |
| 29283 | Augusto | J | Rifleman | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1991-08-22 | Email 9 Sep 2026: flagged Augusto 29283 / 49375 duplication; kept 29283, took 1991-08-22 date from 49375, Unit 31 Bn | |
| 49676 | Atkinson | Patrick James | P J | Rifleman | 6 South African Infantry Battalion | 1978-09-13 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 13 SEPTEMBER, mailed 13 Sep 2026 |
| 29277 | Atkins | Shaun Patrick | S P | Rifleman | 6 South African Infantry Battalion | 1985-09-03 | Mike Sandham 3 Sep 2026 omissions: 79350401BG Rfn Shaun Patrick Atkins, 6 SAI, Buffel overturn Grahamstown with Orlando De Portugal Goncalves (30491). Sandham: 3 September 1985 on grave headstone; War in Angola unit profile Date of Death=1985/09/03; Lys van Weermaglede ((Sterf = 09 03 85)) previously stored as 1985-03-09. DateDeath corrected 1985-03-09 → 1985-09-03. CONFLICT noted: Lys DD-MM-YY reading still supports 9 Mar 1985 — headstone + WIA preferred per Sandham. |
| 49821 | Arendse | Donald Theodore | D T | Able Seaman | SAS Protea | 1981-09-20 | Mike Sandham omissions 20 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 49663 | Adriano | Maundo | M | Skutter | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1985-11-24 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Unit filled by Mike Sandham 31/201 Bn dating rule (Needle) |