Dedications

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

a great leader.to all the trackers at ON COURSE 1980.

Aan my Vader wat gesterf het in Rodesia Kariba Dam Riaan Labuschagne

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

Sal nooit jou glimlag vergeet, Ouboet Sal weer eendag almal saam wees.

AAN 'N FAMILIELID WAT EK NOOIT KON KEN NIE. BAIE DANKIE

AAN 'N FAMILIELID WAT EK NOOIT KON KEN NIE. BAIE DANKIE VIR U OPOFFERING WILLIAM WARRINGTON

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…

"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…

BORN IN 1856 IN BURCOMBE, WILTSHIRE. MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. DIED IN THE BOER WAR FROM ILLNESS. LEAVING A WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN - CHARLES GEORGE AND FLORENCE.

A brave Rifleman that laid down his life in the Cause of Freedom. 'Quis Separabit' Philip Batt

Steven, Long gone, never forgotten. You were the best friend anyone could have - loyal, patient, tough and honourable. You are someone that even in your short life overcame so much but not only just made it but excelled…

Wrn Minnie was die oudste Minnie kleinseun, en my neef gewees. Dit was vir die hele familie 'n geweldige slag toe ons hoor van sy dood. Na al die jare dink ons nog dikwels aan Kleinjan, en is ons baie trots op hom.

Possible family link. Contact A Blumsohn in Sheffield UK for information.

Louis,the first time I met you you were a laaitie, when you lived in Delarey,me and your boet Ernest were buddies, later on me and you worked together at Escom, and then purely by chance we touched base on the Border, j…

Sax you will always be remembered,you were a true mate, sorry you had to clock out. peace forever l/cpl Mark Godbeer

A TRIBUTE "To a father we didn't get to know" We were tiny when you left. Even though we didn't get to know you our love goes out to you. We have no body or grave but others memories of you we have. Respect and honour w…

Pessoa que muito tenho admirado. Desde a d?cada de 60 no Niassa, com os seus diabos negros. Ando a recolher elementos sobre a sua vida a actividade. Tenho alguns elementos oriundos de Mo?ambique, Portugal, ?frica do Sul…

I remember that Lionel, Chris and myself were in the same train compartment to Bloem in 1980. Lionel was killed by a 120mm mortar round during a live fire exercise before Ops Protea. If anyone from Bravo Coy reads this…

i always think of you ,and the rest of the cape town guys at school of armour 1986, we had good but hard times looking back. RIP S.GORTON

this was my grandfather . He was a wheelwright by trade . my father was 11years old when he died.I think he was a very brave man ,My brother joseph was named after him and has his medals.

I was your Platoon Commander and you where my radio operator. We went through alot together and had a special bond. You are a special person, and will never be forgotten. Thanks for always been there for me.

Harold Truebody was my Patrol Leader at 1st Windhoek Boy Scouts in Windhoek, Namibia. He was an incredible guy by all accounts. His death and the grief of his family had a profound effect on me. Later I too served in th…

Today marks 22 years, and I still miss you my friend. Looking forward to a heavy jol, when we meet up again one day.

You will be remembered, along with your 2 comrades in arms and your last resting place will be marked. "Rest in peace" Stephen Dunkley

Daniel Roxo, HER?I Portugu?s e Sul Africano! Descan?a em paz camarada.

You were my great grandfather and father to my grandfather Richard Henry Brigden born 1897 in Fulham, London - died 1959 in Greenford, Middlesex. You died so young and tragically fighting for your country over a century…

George, we all still miss you. Thanx for all the good (and bad) times we shared.

I was a mortarist with the 2nd SAI.We were based at Calueqe for a few weeks.We looked up at the sky's on that day the 27th june 1988 and waved at the mig 27's that flew over ,thinking they were our own planes doing a pa…

Danny was a hero - but unfortunately this country does not realise that. He died for nothing We will always remember you Dan.