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Dedications

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

Date # Person Dedication
20 June 2004 33643 Corporal Albertus Petrus Van Zyl
South African Commandos · 1977-09-11
"Apie" (Died 11.09.1977 - Oshigambo SWA) as you were fondly called and remembered as the "A" companies practical "Joker" and sometimes driver. Your last words to me will always be in my thoughts. "Sien jou op die ander…
20 June 2004 33802 Rifleman Leslie George Wasas
2nd Transvaal Scottish · 1984-06-20
Laci, of all our Hungarian guys that fought so what came to Hungary would not come to South Africa, you were the one who really didn't like the Army. Of all of us, you were the one who shouldn't have died. I will always…
27 June 2004 26614 Private Christian Jacobus Andries Van Der Merwe
Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces · 1940-04-11
AAN 'N FAMILIELID WAT EK NOOIT KON KEN NIE. BAIE DANKIE VIR U OPOFFERING WILLIAM WARRINGTON
27 June 2004 26615 Private Carel Jacobus Stephanus Van Der Merwe
Witwatersrand Rifles/Regiment de la Rey, S.A. Forces · 1945-01-05
AAN 'N FAMILIELID WAT EK NOOIT KON KEN NIE. BAIE DANKIE
07 July 2004 33696 Candidate Officer Paul Stephanus Venter
South African Infantry Corps · 1982-10-11
Sal nooit jou glimlag vergeet, Ouboet Sal weer eendag almal saam wees.
— Brother
21 July 2004 33168 Rifleman Heyletta Swanepoel
South African Commandos · 1978-06-17
Heyletta Swanepoel (Etta) was a volunteer housewife in Bronkhorstspruit Commando who, at the age of 40, died of a heart attack on the shooting range during an exercise. She died on the 17th of June 1978, leaving her hus…
08 August 2004 9756 Private George Charles Alfred Herbst
Regiment Botha, S.A. Forces · 1941-11-26
To a great nephew of my great grandfather ,I honour you and your memory ,For service to our great country You gave your life in a time when values were different from todays society,thank you from my heart god bless you…
17 August 2004 33476 Rifleman Cornelis Frederik Van Der Nest
1 Parachute Battalion · 1978-08-12
Rus in vrede my liewe broer. Jy is so jonk weggeneem. Ek sal altyd wonder wat die lewe vir jou sou inhou. Wat sou jy doen vir 'n lewe? Sou jy kinders hè? Ons almal mis jou so onsettend veel.... Gerhard van der Nest (Bro…
19 August 2004 30006 Rifleman Hughes Norbert De Rose
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31
To Raymond and Caveman Derose, I miss you chaps BIG time. Thanks for the memories. I am disgusted that you chaps did not receieve the highest honour. Your mate from Delta coy. timbat
06 September 2004 29750 Rifleman Pieter Gerrit Claasen
South African Infantry Corps · 1987-11-09
Gert Claasen was killed on 9 November 1987 in Angola during Ops Moduler. He was with 4 SAI. He was a good friend and nice guy. May we never forget him and all those that we left behind.
— Izak Louw
17 September 2004 31158 Rifleman Christo Gerhardus Krog
South African Infantry Corps · 1979-01-12
I'm pretty sure this is "Attie Krog", who died after his Buffel hit a landmine somewhere along "Oom Willies Pad". He was based at Eenhana with the oumanne of 5SAI (54 Bn). Rest in Peace friend.-Rory Rory Phillipson
17 September 2004 31265 Rifleman Johannes Gerber Le Roux
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-08-10
Johan Le Roux, died during a follow-up operation on 10/8/1978, near Nkongo in Owambo Land. He will always be remembered by his Brothers In Arms from 5 SAI (54 Bn-B Coy platoon 2.(July 77 intake) Rest In Peace Johan.
— Rory Phillipson
17 September 2004 33739 Lance Corporal Karl Paul Viljoen
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-08-10
Karl Paul Viljoen was born 25/11/1955, he died during a follow-up operation near Nkongo on 10/8/1978 the day before we were due to return to South Africa after 7 months on the Border. Karl was a Brother in Arms from Pie…
— Rory Phillipson
19 September 2004 32458 Rifleman Steven Dennis Oscar Pearson
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-04-03
Steven Pearson was a good friend. We shared a dorm as schoolmates at De Villiers Graaf, and continued our friendship until he was finally KIA . He was a fine man who will always be remembered.
— Johann Olivier
19 September 2004 32706 Second Lieutenant Christopher James Robin
South African Artillery Corps · 1975-11-14
Christopher Robin was a tall, intelligent young officer. I remember him as if it were yesterday. He died in the Caprivi in an attack by SWAPO. Forever remembered.
— Johann Olivier
24 September 2004 1097 Lieutenant Henry Francis Barker
South African Artillery · 1944-06-12
I remember riding on a train with Andre, to a Math review session in Johannesburg. Wilks was there, and Jos, maybe Andrew. Just boys, a few short months from war. He seemed so proud, so mature. I have visited this site…
28 September 2004 765 Bombardier Oscar Ludwig Auer
South African Artillery · 1942-07-02
Aan my Vader wat gesterf het in Rodesia Kariba Dam Riaan Labuschagne
08 October 2004 33796 Staff Sergeant David John Ward
South African Infantry Corps · 1984-03-11
a great leader.to all the trackers at ON COURSE 1980.
— Kevin O'Neill
16 October 2004 24700 Second Lieutenant Norman Hale Talbot
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry · 1916-08-24
this was my great grandfather, his name was lewis. the story goes that he sold a dairy in london to follow his dream of diamond prospecting, the rest is history adrian owen
03 November 2004 31218 Second Lieutenant Duncan Frederick Lahner
South West African Territory Force · 1981-06-08
Duncan, my friend. We still miss u everyday. The gentle giant who gave up his seat, and in doing so gave up his life. Till we meet again. Salagatle! Massimo (Max) Zanette
06 November 2004 20836 Private Edwin Albert Pye
South African Infantry · 1916-09-02
Cedric Loscombe. Lived in London England.I am in the process of trying to track down more information on Cedric. I am sure his father lived in Cradock, South Africa.
— Terry Loscombe
28 November 2004 30210 Rifleman Christiaan Fredrik Ehlers
South African Commandos · 1976-09-13
C.F.Ehlers was in 11 Commando Kimberely.We did our basics together.He came from Durban.He was killed +_ 9km from Eenhana.
— L Chaszczewski.
28 November 2004 31531 Rifleman Jan Hendrik Malan
South African Commandos · 1976-10-25
Malan seved with me in 11 Commando Kimberly. We did our basics together. He was killed on the 24/10/1976. Malan came from Villiersdorp. He attended school at Charley Hoffmeyer in Villiesdorp. He is buried at the graveya…
— Chaszczewski
30 November 2004 15987 Lieutenant George Woodrow McGibbon
South African Artillery · 1942-06-20
I dedicate my brave Uncle who I am named after, who gave his life so we could have freedom.
— Woodrow McGibbon
07 December 2004 31041 Second Lieutenant Gerrit Keulder
South West African Territory Force · 1977-03-09
Gerrit was a real Officer and GENTLEMAN amoungst MEN. I often think about Gerrit even now after 27 years such was his character that made us respect him so much. When Gerrit was killed several Kms inside Angola in a con…
— Roper
09 December 2004 7096 Trooper William Leigh Ffolliott
British South African Police · 1918-10-24
This person, Albert Barnes, bachelor, died age 21 years, at Krugersdorp.He was my grandfather's, John Henry Barnes of P.E., younger brother. He joined up while visiting in P.E. from Haslingden, Lancashire, England. I do…
— Trevor Barnes
12 December 2004 32697 Corporal Rian Rix
South African Commandos · 1979-04-13
Fond memories of Cpl Rhian Rix of 11Commando Kimberley Section 1 Section leader of platoon 3 Dennis Finch
16 December 2004 17744 Lieutenant Cecil Mountford
Royal Army Service Corps · 1919-03-03
DORLINDA BESSIE HYLAND, Nursing Sister of 7 Queen Street, (& later 17 Belle Vue Terrace) Lancaster, UK. who lost her life Thursday, 13/02/1902 Aged 31, at Bloemfontein, South Africa. Born 1871. Daughter of Isabella Wrig…
— Janet Brewer
27 December 2004 32738 Rifleman Thomas Andrew Ross
South West African Territory Force · 1983-04-25
Andrew, I miss you very much!
— Frik
06 January 2005 33801 Rifleman Peter William Warrener
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-06-10
Peter died bravely in my arms. He was a wonderful friend and dedicated soldier. God took the best for himself.
— Gareth
07 January 2005 29881 Rifleman Stephen Maritz Cronje
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-06-10
Steve was a good friend and a fine comrade to fight alongside in a savage war. I was with him in his last minutes and was witness to his brave sacrifice. This was such a waste. God rest his soul.
— Gareth
07 January 2005 30025 Rifleman Roberto Nicola "Danny" De Vito
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-06-10
Danny was a great nickname and very fitting. I only called him Rob. He was a fantastic soldier and a great friend. God took the best this day 10th June 1980 in Angola. Rest in peace, dear friend.
— Gareth Rutherford
07 January 2005 31296 Rifleman Francis John Lello
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-06-10
A great friend and comrade. An absolute tradgedy happened this day 10th June 1980.The Maritzberg crew were proud of you. I was proud to be your friend and immensely enjoyed your wit and intelligence as I shared your las…
07 January 2005 31471 Rifleman Andrew John Madden
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-06-10
Thank you for being such a great friend. Your passing will sadden me forever and if ever there was anything I could have done more for you on that day, it still sickens me that I could not.... out there in the smoke and…
— Gareth
13 January 2005 33824 Lance Corporal Andre Christiaan Weideman
South African Infantry Corps · 1982-12-31
My name is Ivan Paterson RFN 76308972BG - I was sitting on the left of L/C Weideman (Weids) in the buffel on that fateful day - 31 December 1982. I can remember it as clearly today as it happened that afternoon. In the…
18 January 2005 10839 Gunner Jacobs
South African Artillery · 1941-11-23
To my great-grandfather, Harry Curry who lies in the churchyard at Manthorpe. I am proud of you.
— Penelope Curry
25 January 2005 726 Corporal Lim Asia
Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces · 1944-04-18
I remember the day very well, we were busy with our 2nd phase of training when the news came in, they were all good men from 8Sai that died that day, and they will never be forgotten.
— Didi Henning
25 January 2005 1437 Warrant Officer Class II Thomas Samuel Beddy
South African Intelligence Corps · 1942-11-28
I remember the day very well, we were busy with our 2nd phase of training when the news came in, they were all good men from 8Sai that died that day, and they will
26 January 2005 29861 Lance Corporal Carl Leobald Albert Craemer
South African Infantry Corps · 1983-02-03
I KNEW CPL CRAEMER FROM THE TIME WE WERE IN TRAINING IN UPINGTON. FROM AN EARLY STAGE HE SHOWED LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND IT WAS NO WONDER THAT HE GOT RANK ONLY A SHORT WHILE AFTER WE ARRIVED ON THE BORDER. AT THE TIME OF H…
— SWANEPOEL
30 January 2005 33248 Sergeant Coenraad Jacobus Theron
South West African Territory Force · 1978-06-06
I remember Cobus - remember the two of us shared a fox hole at Manuandi. Remember the shell that dropped short on us in May 1978 when Cobus was wounded. I still visit Johan Louw and Cobus in 1 Mil the monday, but when w…
— Martin Venter