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Dedications

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

Date # Person Dedication
30 May 2001 32552 Corporal Johan Louis Potgieter
South African Infantry Corps · 1981-11-04
"Gone but not forgotten"
30 May 2001 29722 Corporal Peter Andrew Chapman
South African Infantry Corps · 1981-10-20
Cpl. Chapman was with 8 SAI. We did our basics and JL's together. I was transferred after that to another unit. He was killed in a landmine explosion during a tour of duty with 8 SAI on the border. L.
— Bruwer
30 May 2001 30426 Lieutenant Alan Gingles
5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1981-10-15
In honoured memory of Alan Gingles, late the Royal Irish Rangers and Selous Scouts, killed in action whilst fighting terrorism. Faugh a Ballagh!
— Riley
30 May 2001 5000 Sergeant John Danvers
Military Labour Corps · 1918-03-04
From: "Cobus Venter" To: "[Army Talk]" Subject: Seasons Greetings Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 17:35:57 -0000 Seasons greetings to all of those at Army-talk Especially to: Dave Berry, Joao Bacar,Ian Suttil,Charlie Small,Ray R…
30 May 2001 5000 Sergeant John Danvers
Military Labour Corps · 1918-03-04
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and…
30 May 2001 5000 Sergeant John Danvers
Military Labour Corps · 1918-03-04
Aaah!!Maqhawe akuthi!! Zithalandwe, Magorha!! I am not a soldier, but I am one inside. I am proud of all fellow South Africans, both sexes, who died bravely in action. You are a rare and yet fascinating 'commandos',hero…
30 May 2001 21503 Private Reginald Riggs
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) · 1941-12-22
My name?s Ricardo Moojen Nacul from Brazil, I like more information the Moojen?s in South Africa and military career. Thank you.
— Ricardo Moojen Nacul
30 May 2001 32677 Sergeant Jose Correia Pinto "Carnaval" "Robbie" Ribeiro
1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1976-08-25
Jaoa C P Ribiero Que Deus te guarde, meu Amigo Descanca em Paz Cobus Venter
11 June 2001 29819 Rifleman Helgard Brink Colling
South West African Territory Force · 1980-08-23
Ek was saam met Helgaard Colling in Rustenburg Hoërskool. Hy sal altyd onthou word vir sy opgewekte geaardheid an sy bedagsaamheid. Hy het grootgeword op Rustenburg en het ook daar skoolgegaan. Helgaard... ons sal jou o…
— Braam Coetzee
20 June 2001 33706 Second Lieutenant Johannes Petrus Verhoef
South African Infantry Corps · 1984-02-08
We were all great dreamers. I hope and pray we have all learnt from this loss. Thanks for all you did for us... even though many didn't appreciate it.
— You will know
21 June 2001 30055 Rifleman Derek Jurgens Deysel
South African Infantry Corps · 1982-04-17
Derek, I never have and never will forget you. L.M. De Bruin (2LT) Platoon Commander Leon de Bruin
29 June 2001 31648 Private Ronnie Marx
South African Ordnance Services Corps · 1986-02-04
We will remember them!
— Alf
06 July 2001 32491 Captain Lewis Phillipson
SA Army · 1993-01-01
Mixed Race Chap who was gave his life for his country. He was one of the last of my unit to get killed. May he rest in Peace Maj. R. J.
— Botha
06 July 2001 2116 Driver Jan Booysen
Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport · 1918-09-13
Little "Frenchie" Roux was a great soldier. I recall he was shot in the chest and head in April 1994. Frenchie Roux I miss you, all the good times the women, the wine and the songs. Long live SA Recon! Piss on Nelson Ma…
— Freely
07 July 2001 31336 Lieutenant David Gordon Light
South West African Territory Force · 1985-02-13
David, All that I can say is to know an Officer and a true Gentleman, you were he. To come to our shores to fight was a sacrifice, to die for our Freedoms cause was the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest well sir. From a…
— Clive Emmerson
19 July 2001 30338 Sergeant Andrew Robert Foote
South African Air Force · 1962-08-17
Bob Foote and I served together in 2 Squadron, SAAF, in Korea. I can recall one night in a tent. Following an argument I was suddenly faced with a loaded Garand rifle, aimed at my midrift with intent! Bob came out of no…
— Sherwood
25 July 2001 31619 Sergeant Gerhardus Martinus Maritz
South African Corps of Signals · 1988-02-21
To my brother - it is now 13 years since your death. I will always miss your presence.
— Rynet Kennedy
07 August 2001 31064 Private Michael Kidd
South African Air Force · 1978-11-05
Will always be fondly Remembered.
— Andy Dickerson
10 August 2001 20610 Private Gordon McDonald Powter
South African Infantry · 1918-03-24
My grandmother was a Liddemore from Keighley Yorkshire. I am sure you are her older brother or Uncle and I would like you to be remembered.
— Julie Whyte
14 September 2001 30170 Lieutenant Johannes Hendrik Du Toit
5th Reconnaissance Regiment · 1978-02-11
He was one of the best officers that I served with - what a waste. May his soul rest in peace. Yahoo!
— LM
16 October 2001 30222 Gunner Sean Cochrane Ellis
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-09-16
To Sean, a true friend who had time for all, no matter what time of night he came to a position, he would always look up his friends before turning in. We shall see you again Sean Russell Howard
16 October 2001 31117 Second Lieutenant Petrus Gerhardus Lourens Koen
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-09-18
To Lt Koen, the best "loot" in the entire Artillery. You were more than a Lt to me, you were a friend. You are sorely missed.
— Russell Howard
12 November 2001 32137 Rifleman Isak Nel Myburgh
South African Infantry Corps · 1977-01-26
Isak-Nel was n goeie mens wat te gou geneem is. Joh-Mare Coetzer(Myburgh)
26 November 2001 33855 Corporal Mark Twain Whiteley
South West African Territory Force · 1986-07-21
I knew Mark Whiteley prior to his death. A better person would have been hard to find. He was friendly, courageous, and probably a true Christian by the way he led his life, an example to everyone who knew him. Society…
20 December 2001 31471 Rifleman Andrew John Madden
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-06-10
Andrew, 23 years after matriculating we are planning a school reunion and will salute you.
— John Pautz
31 December 2001 30114 Second Lieutenant Owen John Doyle
South African Air Force · 1979-03-14
To my brother Owen Doyle whom I miss terribly and think about every day. Thank you for all the good times we had as teen ages. You deserve to be in heaven and I look forward to being with you one day. love Colin Doyle C…
01 January 2002 30618 Rifleman Pierre Hanekom
South African Infantry Corps · 1983-12-11
Pierie, Geliefde seun! Jy is altyd in ons gedagtes Janie en Flip Janie en Flip geen
03 January 2002 31422 Airman Craig Anthony Lucarne
South African Air Force · 1987-01-13
Craig, You were a good friend. I will always remember your ready smile and the fact that had a joke for every occasion ! Every time I think of you, the only time I can think of that wasn't happy was at your funeral.. Yo…
— John John Dovey
10 January 2002 34741 Constable Francois Napolean Boneparte Gaoaketse
South African Police · 1998-09-07
Source In Memory of C DOVEY Private 6089 1st, Natal Mounted Rifles, S.A. Forces who died on Monday 20th July 1942. Commemorative Information - Cemetery: ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt Grave Reference/Pa…
— John Dovey
17 January 2002 31385 Major Lucas Frederick Lotter
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-04-18
I met Fred at Army College in 1980. He was a very amusing and pleasant person, and could laugh at adversity - he had a very infectious laugh! R.I.P., Fred.
— Iain
27 January 2002 29477 Trooper Trevor Donald Bodill
2nd Special Service Battalion · 1976-01-16
I was at Glenwood Boys High School with Trevor. I went to the parachute regiment in 1973, Trevor was still at school. I will always remember him as a vital, talented and energetic human being. I was shocked to hear of h…
— Adrian
27 February 2002 29296 Rifleman Edward James Backhouse
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-05-04
Hey Ed, I Miss you a stack , wish you were still with us. Pray that I will see you again. Len (Brother)
02 March 2002 25954 Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier
South African Infantry · 1916-07-07
John Hulke PLUMBE was my grand-uncle; I have collected quite a lot of detail about him, some of which could be of use on this site.
— Phil Plumbe
18 March 2002 32507 Sergeant Michiel George Pienaar
Pretoria Regiment · 1987-11-29
Rest In Peace and remember the tanker's motto : "We Make The Rules" G Rossouw
15 April 2002 33546 Corporal Deon Van Niekerk
South African Corps of Military Police · 1985-03-07
Deon, Die lewenslustigste en mees ondeundste mens wat ek ooit geken het. Soliede, soliede vriend. Vandag kan ek net vra of jou dood hierdie land werd was? Die generaals en politici weet nie eers van jou nie. Jou vriende…
— Charl Cornelissen
26 April 2002 31189 Rifleman Grant William Krull
1 Parachute Battalion · 1982-08-09
PRO PATRIA MORI (to die for the Fatherland) Grant Krull was in the Matric Class of 1980, at Sunward Park High. He once wrote in an essay entitled, "Is it Honourable to die for your Country?" in 1979 that, "remember that…
— DYLAN WESTON Dylan Weston
26 April 2002 20610 Private Gordon McDonald Powter
South African Infantry · 1918-03-24
William Liddemore son of Thomas Liddemore and Clara Foster from Yorkshire England.
— Julie Whyte
27 April 2002 32362 Candidate Officer Hendrik Oswald Meyer Odendaal
South African Air Force · 1971-09-21
In memory of my eldest brother Meyer,who died in a accident while training to be a pilot, like his father Brig H.O.M odendaal(DFC and bar)who has recently passed away. I hope they are together.
— Andre Odendaal
04 May 2002 29296 Rifleman Edward James Backhouse
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-05-04
Its 24 years to the day when the SADF launched the raid on Cassinga, the greatest airborne raid on the continent of Africa in history. Swapo suffered an humiliating defeat losing more than a 1000 KIA, the Cubans losing…
04 May 2002 30031 Private Jacob Conrad De Waal
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-05-04
Its 24 years to the day when the SADF launched the raid on Cassinga, the greatest airborne raid on the continent of Africa in history. Swapo suffered an humiliating defeat losing more than a 1000 KIA, the Cubans losing…