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Dedications

899 approved dedications. Click a name or record number to open the full memorial page.

Date # Person Dedication
07 August 2006 29682 Rifleman Johan Calitz
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-08-13
Johan was a buddy in my platoon, quiet, reserved, with a shy smile and always one for a bit of fun. If I remember correctly he was our MAG gunner. What can I say. The last words I heard him speak were: " Dis so koud, ek…
08 August 2006 33796 Staff Sergeant David John Ward
South African Infantry Corps · 1984-03-11
Die spoorsnyers van 1981/82 sal Sarge Ward onthou as 'n yster wat dit kon uitdeel maar ook kon vat. Ons was bevoorreg om hom as kursusleier te Potchefstroom en Hoedspruit te leer ken en ook later as mede soldaat te Tsum…
— Sarel Robbertse
11 August 2006 30006 Rifleman Hughes Norbert De Rose
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31
Not quite sure of what to say, has been so long and not one day goes buy without thought of the guys who never came back. You gave your today for our tomorrow. Will never be forgotten. Thanks for the good times.
— Craig animal Davel
21 August 2006 5314 Lieutenant Johannes Stephanus De Klerk
South African Air Force · 1944-04-25
I did not Know Gdsm Allan personally.He served long before my father was born.He is not even a blood relative,as such.We do however share a bond that is family,Gdsm Allan,my father and I, all served in the scots guards…
22 August 2006 1398 Nurse Kaloolah "Monica Gertrude Alice" Beaufort
South African Military Nursing Service · 1918-10-21
Cpl Tamsen served in the Ops Medics company with absolute passion and commitment to his fellow trainees, he was always willing to help and always stood tall.
— Mark
24 August 2006 31852 Second Lieutenant Muller Meiring
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-06-27
PRO PATRIA You stood against insanity while men fell at my feet, Embracing your own vanity with gold strewn on your street You prophesied futility at a war you saw forlorn, We amplified hostilities; our minds were wreck…
27 August 2006 33850 Rifleman Bruce Allen White
South African Infantry Corps · 1982-01-15
Bruce White died in the same clash. Both from 8 SAI Upington B Coy.
— FrankN
27 August 2006 30116 Rifleman Jonathan Raymond Spencer Drake
South African Infantry Corps · 1982-01-15
John Drake died in the same clash. Both from 8 SAI Upington B Coy.
— FrankN
02 September 2006 5687 Lance Corporal Cyril Dickson
South African Infantry · 1918-04-17
Henry Azelby was my greatgrandfather. He was from a town in the British Midlands near Lincolnshire. He married an Irish woman and they had three sons and lived in Tullamore, Ireland. Henry fought against the Boers and w…
— Joseph Azelby Jr.
08 September 2006 33803 Private George Henry Wasserman
South African Air Force · 1971-05-26
George was a Instrument Technician apprentice at the time of his death. A very quiet, soft spoken but highly intelligent guy.
— Joggie
10 September 2006 31422 Airman Craig Anthony Lucarne
South African Air Force · 1987-01-13
A Eulogy for Craig The street lights are hazy in the late night mist. Sleep eludes me, so I stand outside in the cool air and have a last Cigarette. Images of a friend replay themselves ceaselessly in my mind; It?s hard…
13 September 2006 17731 Private Motsuaketsana
South African Native Labour Corps · 1918-02-26
All I have is a photograph of you in your Army Service Corps uniform but I would have liked to have known you. RIP. Camilla (Grandaughter)
18 September 2006 31984 Major Barry Leonard Moody
South African Air Force · 1977-08-17
Wish i knew you Dad. If you knew my father and have information you may want to share please contact me. ray moody
20 September 2006 30491 Rifleman Orlando De Portugal Goncalves
South African Infantry Corps · 1985-09-03
Rfn Aitkins (28) and Porto (510) were taken away from on the night when they went onto Raglin Road in Grahamstown for a static patrol. The buffel rolled. They were extremely well liked guys, always had a smile and I oft…
21 September 2006 30408 Sergeant Barend Zacharias Gericke
South West African Territory Force · 1980-03-30
Ben was a friend of mine, he served with 32Bat at the time of his death Gavin
21 September 2006 32478 Lance Corporal Eaun Andrew Chapman Pettit
1 Parachute Battalion · 1981-04-02
Andrew you were the best. We will always remember you. Andrew was with 1 Para Bn . Sgt Vincent Stewart (Swede)
24 September 2006 11773 Private Samilani Kamzimbe
Northern Rhodesia Regiment · 1941-06-17
Charles William Daniell (or Will as he was known) born on April 12th 1879 and joined the Wilts Yeomanry at the start of the Boer War (1899-1902). He sailed from England in March 1900 aboard the SS Cymric landing at Cape…
— Claire Freestone
30 September 2006 33736 Rifleman Gavin Viljoen
South African Infantry Corps · 1983-08-13
Gavin will be remembered as being a friendly, popular, intelligent, great guy. He will be missed by his family and friends. Like many other young guys, his death should never have happened and was totally unwanted and u…
— Gerhard
04 October 2006 31038 Major James McFarlane Wilson Kerr
South African Air Force · 1977-08-17
Jock I was only a girl of 9 when I met you, my father Barry Moody and you were killed in the same crash. I just want to say that I hope you are both resting in peace. jackie moody
05 October 2006 30174 Lance Corporal Pieter Gerhardus Viljoen Du Toit
South African Medical Health Service · 1988-04-18
Viljoen My trane vloei na 18 jaar vir jou, vir die eerste keer. Ek wens ek het die voorreg gehad om jou te ken. Jy leef in almal se harte wat jou kon ken voort. Ek sal so ver ek kan hul trane afvee, en hul liefhe. Kan n…
— Alet
12 October 2006 29351 Rifleman Gert Johannes Alwyn Barnard
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-10-08
Stunning human being Len Coetzee len@gmail.com 2006-10-12 14:22:11
— Stunning human being Len Coetzee
17 October 2006 31945 Lance Corporal William Francis Moag
South African Infantry Corps · 1983-02-23
Willie was our OPS driver while we operated with Omega (the bushmen) at Romeo Mike.
— CP
18 October 2006 30430 Rifleman Gavin Bazil Glinski
South African Infantry Corps · 1986-07-01
Gavin you are thought about every day, I miss you my little brother. I wish I had been with you to look out for you.
— Mark Glinski
20 October 2006 31814 Corporal Matthew William Wallace McGregor
South African Corps of Engineers · 1987-03-09
Wallis - I remember him as a 18 year old school boy in Paarl - not a bad guy at all !!!! xx xx
31 October 2006 30222 Gunner Sean Cochrane Ellis
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-09-16
To Sean.Till we meet again rest in peace bud. Miss all the laughs and good times, especially that huge brown valiant. You were trully a good friend to all of us.
— Alan Colby
06 November 2006 28254 Private George Frederick Whittaker
South African Infantry · 1918-03-22
very brave bearded man also called stoffel wolf. P.C.vanderWalt
12 November 2006 566 Rifleman Geoffrey Annandale
Kaffrarian Rifles, S.A. Forces · 1943-06-30
Pa, al het ek jou nooit geken nie, sal jy altyd in my hart wees en ek weet jy kyk oor ons van bo, van jou seun WJ Hawkins jnr
17 November 2006 29771 Trooper Joseph Johannes Cloete
South African Armoured Corps · 1987-07-03
I bleieve this is Johan Cloete from Rustenburg who i knew and thought was a great guy.
— RIP J Grant
20 November 2006 25557 Private Amon Tshange
Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces · 1942-03-02
Arm Sgt Richard Armstrong Patrick. we never knew you only stories we were told. you are our hero we will pass on your story through the generations you will never be forotten Remembered Always by your famiily grt grandd…
20 November 2006 33424 Rifleman Andre G Van Der Walt
South African Army · 1977-10-18
This is my great Uncle John Henry Warmington from Brailes Warwickshire. Died aged 18.
— Gary warmington
20 November 2006 33424 Rifleman Andre G Van Der Walt
South African Army · 1977-10-18
This is my Great Uncle John Henry Warmington died aged 18. His name is on the Maitland memorial in SA. He had no children.
— Gary warmington
25 November 2006 33705 Captain Ricardo Henrico Vergottini
South African Air Force · 1987-06-17
Ricky, I am not sure if you ever realized the impact you had on my life as your younger "Boet". I believe that everything that I went on to achieve was as a result of your influence!! Wish you were here to share your so…
— Mario Vergottini HC
25 November 2006 28977 Lieutenant Walter Charles Yates
Royal Navy · 1918-08-29
No: 4464 bandsman, 2nd battalion Price of Wales own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Masacred at Boston Farm, Bothwell near lake Chrissie, South Africa 6th Feb 1901 Buried in mass grave Lake Chrissie cemetery, military section.
— Robert Sear
27 November 2006 32580 Lance Corporal William Arthur Frederick (Billy) Price
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-02-17
Billy was a kind and fun person to be with. He was part of our Squadron (C Squadron, 4 SAI), when the incident happened and his death had an impact on all his friends in the squadron. After 18 years, he is still remembe…
07 December 2006 30561 Rifleman Pietir Henrich Groenewald
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-02-14
I was involved in the battle against Fapla's 59 Brigade on the 14th February 1988 although I didn't learn of the Groenewald's deaths until after the battle was over. It is nice to see them being honoured in this way. Go…
— Craig Woliter
11 December 2006 32845 Rifleman Jean Marc Schuurman
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-11-01
Jean and I met during a combined ops with B and D companies in early '87. We became friends and shared many good times and laughs on the border. I heard of his death in the mid '90's but could not confirm the details or…
11 December 2006 33484 Second Lieutenant Daniel Rudolf Van Der Westhuizen
South West African Territory Force · 1982-04-15
He was my DAD, one of the greatest and bravest men I ever knew. He was a dedicated dad, husband, farmer and one hell of a soldier who didn't think twice about giving his life 4 a cause he believed in. He was taken from…
— HIs youngest daughter Riana
13 December 2006 29423 Rifleman Michael Nicolaas Beukes
South African Infantry Corps · 1977-12-25
Beukes was a gentle God fearing teenager and died fighting for what he was led to believe in. Rest in peace "Ou maat" LJ
16 December 2006 32974 Petty Officer Roy Frederick Skeates
SAS President Kruger · 1982-02-18
So sad the way no-one even knows about this dedication page, never met Roy , was too young, would have liked to though, have heard all the stories though! Nick Skeates (Nephew)
19 December 2006 29352 Rifleman John Barnard
South African Infantry Corps · 1987-05-19
when i last seen you you and your team were heading out. Your last word that i spoke was "sien jou Sat vir ons braai" Yours and Corria memory is not lost. When i hear the song part of the lyres goes " all the dream's we…