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Dedications

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

Date # Person Dedication
16 March 2005 29578 Second Lieutenant Daryl Quintin Brandon
South African Infantry Corps · 1976-01-03
Daryl Quentin Brandon was my cousin. I loved him dearly. He was a beautiful cousin, son, brother and nephew to us. He was born on 14th September 1956, and died on 3rd January 1976. I do not know the circumstances of his…
— Noeleen Margrate
12 March 2005 33120 Corporal George Louis Steytler
1 Parachute Battalion · 1983-06-24
Lo Corp! Been more than 20 Years... You were such a young chap with such a kind, good heart. You came from Oudtshoorn and tried so hard to fit into this Company of Rogues. You were on your way to get it right when that…
— Buks van Niekerk
04 March 2005 31852 Second Lieutenant Muller Meiring
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-06-27
Thank you for still looking after your little sister!
— Marcelle Meiring
04 March 2005 31852 Second Lieutenant Muller Meiring
South African Infantry Corps · 1988-06-27
To our beloved son SL Muller Meiring who fought so bravely and died so very young. You are still missed sadly after 16 long years - in our hearts and minds you will live forever. I know if you could speak, you would ask…
02 March 2005 907 Gunner William Bailie
South African Artillery · 1941-08-14
It was a war of questions and a war to follow leaders. Rudy was a good lad and i still miss him till this day. He was always the one to see an outcome in any situation. We will meet again my friend. God bless.
— Borries
02 March 2005 726 Corporal Lim Asia
Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces · 1944-04-18
Mate? Yeah he was a good mate and a good buddy. Was almost always late and last but a good leader. He was with me in the hard and good times. He will be missed as a still but determined guy. God bless.
— Borries
28 February 2005 33923 Corporal Edward Clive Yeo
South African Corps of Engineers · 1988-04-19
South Africa lost one of its finest with the tragic passing of this remarkable young man! His memory is cherised by all those who have worked and befriended him!
— Gerhard Gerber
15 February 2005 31298 Sapper Steven Eric Lelong
1 Parachute Battalion · 1988-02-22
Steven, you will always live on in my memories Gavin H Allwright
10 February 2005 1845 Second Lieutenant Ian McGowan Bisset
South African Infantry · 1917-02-13
Koos. Ek onthou toe ons gesels het net voordat jy op was vir jou eerste trip grens toe. Jy het nog gese dat berede veiliger is as om in 32Bn te wees. (waar ek was). Phil Steward ('n korporaal saam met jou by swaspes) he…
— Leon Grobler
07 February 2005 32552 Corporal Johan Louis Potgieter
South African Infantry Corps · 1981-11-04
What a waste Ian Dunn ian.dunn@xtra.co.nz 2005-02-07 03:09:07
— What a waste Ian Dunn
07 February 2005 33587 Rifleman Lionel Van Rooyen
South African Infantry Corps · 1981-07-10
What a waste.
— Ian Dunn
07 February 2005 29942 Rifleman William Robert Dawson
South African Infantry Corps · 1982-01-28
I remember how we had fun in Matric at Dundee High and we had some good laughs. Sorry but what a waste.
— Ian Dunn
05 February 2005 33344 Lance Corporal Alexander John Tucker
1 Parachute Battalion · 1983-07-07
Lo Tucks ! Never new you insides out, but you were a great leader with so much potential! 'Tis now nearly 22 years past that fatefull day that you walked in my place in the sweep-line. I remember our last confrontation…
— Buks van Niekerk
02 February 2005 31334 Corporal Rowland Ridgard Liebenberg
4th Reconnaissance Regiment · 1985-05-21
Roland, ek het jou nooit geken nie,was in standard 5 saam met jou sussie die dag toe ons van jou gehoor het.Ek sal nooit die hartseer in haar oe vergeet nie.Jy was n geliefde dorpseun van Douglas Schalk Labuschagne
01 February 2005 33100 Corporal Phillip Thomas Stewart
South West African Territory Force · 1982-03-13
Phil - lekker saam met jou gesuffer te Infanterieskool, nooit kon dink dat ek jou op Buffalo gaan agterlaat nie. Hoop jy het gesien toe ons 'n heildronk saam jou broer op jou begrafnis drink. Rus in vrede.
— Lou
01 February 2005 32221 Second Lieutenant Petrus Johannes Stephanus Nel
South West African Territory Force · 1982-03-13
Nella - hoe graag sou ek nie wou gehad het dat jy nog vandag met ons was. Jou opgewektheid op Buffalo en vurige militarisme in die bos sal ek altyd onthou. Ons foto by die HAG (Xangongo) het 'n ereplek in my album. Rus…
— Lou
01 February 2005 31762 Captain Alfred Desmond McCallum
South West African Territory Force · 1987-09-13
Mac - hard gewerk en hard gespeel. Daai rooi GPZ1100 het sy kant gebring/ Rus in vrede.
— Lou
01 February 2005 388 Flight Lieutenant Allen John Frederick Allen-White
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve · 1942-01-11
SALTY - Jy was 'n great ou. Jou leer ken deur die jare as iemand wat nie baie belanggestel het in regimentele "red tape" nie, maar in die bos het jy altyd jou kant gebring!
— Lou
01 February 2005 29831 Sergeant James Conroy
South West African Territory Force · 1982-06-25
James - jou afwesigheid word sterk gevoel. Groot partytjies deurgewerk op Buffalo. Jou dood was so onnodig. Rus in vrede.
— Lou
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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 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 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
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
27 December 2004 32738 Rifleman Thomas Andrew Ross
South West African Territory Force · 1983-04-25
Andrew, I miss you very much!
— Frik
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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