Dedications

Date	#	Person	Dedication
05 March 2018	33706	Second Lieutenant Johannes Petrus Verhoef 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-02-08	Clipping from Apples Seider: — Johan Schoeman
05 March 2018	33706	Second Lieutenant Johannes Petrus Verhoef 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-02-08	From Marius Van Niekerk: I remember that day well. We were stationed at Golf Ops at Ondangwa Airforce Base. 8 SAI Echo Co. The infantry platoons did 3 to 4 day patrols around the base to keep it clear of unwanted "visit… — Marius Van Niekerk (via Johan Schoeman, War in Angola)
01 March 2018	31029	Sergeant George William Kellett 19 Squadron · 1976-01-04	This is a newspaper photo of my Uncle Sargeant G. W Kellett (George William). He was killed during Operation Savannah (04/01/1976) in a freak accident when the puma was shot down by our own forces due to lack of communi… — ilzenel
25 February 2018	30152	Rifleman Jacque Samuael Du Preez South African Intelligence Corps (Corps) · 1982-05-11	Jacques was a classmate of mine in high school. A more gentle soul you could not meet. Truly a waste of a good mans life, while serving others. Rest In Peace friend. — undefined:undefined
23 February 2018	31619	Sergeant Gerhardus Martinus Maritz 5 Signal Regiment · 1988-02-21	Sgt Maritz, It has been 20 years but I still think back on that day. You will always be remembered. Kobus van Zyl — undefined:undefined
20 February 2018	33262	Rifleman Adriaan Jacobus Booysen Thirion South African Commandos · 1983-08-03	Was out on same patrol as Thirion, patmor projectile missed a lot of us, sad day, based at Eenhana, combined border camp with Germiston Commando. Rest in peace. Deryck Venter — undefined:undefined
17 February 2018	30280	Major Edward Richard Every 1 Squadron · 1988-02-20	The location of where Maj Ed Everys plane went down has just been found, thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated veterans of the Angolan, Mozambican and African WAR RELICS group on Facebook This was the last photo… — Johan Schoeman
16 February 2018	30170	Lieutenant Johannes Hendrik Du Toit 5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1978-02-11	Lt Kokkie du Toit was the older brother of Wynand du Toit, who was captured in Cabinda in 1985... — Johan Schoeman
03 January 2018	29595	Rifleman Robert Owen Brindle South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1981-06-06	Last photo before he died (From sister and mom with permission) — normanb
03 January 2018	29595	Rifleman Robert Owen Brindle South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1981-06-06	The grave of Robert Owen Brindle — normanb
02 January 2018	29595	Rifleman Robert Owen Brindle South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1981-06-06	I was looking at Rob when the shot went off killing him instantly. I helped get him to the sick bay. As I was with 5SAI, I did not even know his name and that bugged me for decades until I managed to track him down thro… — normanb
30 December 2017	32270	Trooper Norman Walter Niemand South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1983-12-28	Reply from Terry Cawood: Hi There Johan, Many thanks for the heads up and input from the members that were there during the incident, I have corrected our entry and submitted it for verification. The amendment should ap… — Johan Schoeman
03 December 2017	33644	Rifleman Christo Van Zyl 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-12-03	Vandag is dit 37 Jaar gelede dat my vriend Chris dood is,Chris was my no 3 op 81mm mortiere en Chris het so uitgesien om dromme band in siffie straat te begin sodra ons uitgeklaar het,Daai dag was ek veronderstel om uit… — undefined:undefined
23 October 2017	33120	Corporal George Louis Steytler 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-06-24	RIP Georgie! — undefined:undefined
25 September 2017	30413	Scout Udo Louis Gevers South African Intelligence Corps (Corps) · 1984-08-23	From War In Angola(host): We are so sorry to hear of this, Carlo! You are right in that only the truth will give you closure and it is only right that you should speak up for him. Maybe someone will have the heart and c… — War In Angola(host) (via Johan Schoeman, War in Angola)
24 August 2017	30226	Lieutenant Christiaan Phillipus Els 1 Special Service Battalion · 1989-04-03	Saluut... — undefined:undefined
11 July 2017	29682	Rifleman Johan Calitz 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-08-13	A member of 3 SAI Bravo Company 1979/80 — undefined:undefined
02 July 2017	31404	Rifleman Daniel Abraham Louw 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Rus in vrede... — Johan Schoeman
02 July 2017	32585	Corporal Anton Prinsloo 203 Battalion · 1988-07-02	"On 3 July the anti-tank squadron and its infantry element [from C Company of 203 Bn] moved to the vicinity of the former 25 Brigade positions and deployed there. They carried out training and mechanised co-operation dr… — Johan Schoeman
16 May 2017	31098	Corporal Johan Kloosterziel 5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1979-05-23	Kloos dit voel soos gister — undefined:undefined
16 May 2017	33629	Lieutenant Jacobus Cornelius Van Wyk 5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1979-05-23	Connie, dit voel soos gister, sal jou koel kalm optrede onder vuur nooit vergeet — undefined:undefined
26 April 2017	33679	Rifleman Daniel Stephanus Venter 1 Parachute Battalion · 1984-04-07	Begrawe in die Helde Akker in Thabazimbi-Limpopo. Floris Coetzee A-Coy 1 Para Bn 85-86 — undefined:undefined
17 April 2017	31167	Gunner Gilderoy Kruger 10 Anti Aircraft Regiment · 1984-01-15	I was 3 feet away from him... An HE round....He had no chance. A massive loss to our team. Such a terrible accident. Not a single injury or loss of life during the OPs and such a shame to go the way he went....RIP my fr… — jkwilson123
04 April 2017	29700	Corporal Harry Carstens 1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1989-04-04	He was the very last South African soldier to be killed in action during the Border War that lasted from 1966. — Johan Schoeman
24 March 2017	33396	Major Jan Willem (Willie) Van Coppenhagen 1 Squadron · 1988-03-19	Article in The Namibian, 25 March 1988: Mirage search continues in the far north THE search for a missing Mirage pilot and his aircraft was continuing in northern Namibia, said an SA Airforce spokesman in Pretoria yeste… — Johan Schoeman
05 March 2017	30551	Private Marthinus Hendrik Grobler Special Forces · 1984-07-15	Even though I never met you my half brother, you were part of our life and never forgotten by our mother until she died, may you rest in peace. Should any of Henks family see this and wish to contact me it will be so mu… — undefined:undefined
25 February 2017	30684	Bombardier Clinton Hendricks 10 Anti Aircraft Regiment · 1988-02-25	From Greg Davies: This is the last photo taken of Bdr Hendricks on right. — Greg Davies (via Johan Schoeman, War in Angola)
19 February 2017	30009	Second Lieutenant Arthur Eduard De Villiers 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-12-12	We had a lot of respect for LT De Villiers,what i read above for the first time 37 years is like it happened yester day. — undefined:undefined
17 February 2017	32779	Sapper Carl Sachse 2 Field Engineer Regiment · 1988-04-23	My pa se army goed.....Sapper C.Sachse 78392271BT Killed in action, landmine during Op Packer 1988 april. While laying a R2M2 anti-personnel mine, it accidentally detonated — Johan Schoeman
12 February 2017	29835	Sergeant Ronald Alan Cook 5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1986-02-12	Rest in Peace, soldier! — Johan Schoeman
04 February 2017	29861	Lance Corporal Carel Leopold Albert Craemer 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-02-03	From Adriaan Els on Facebook: I saw that and have photos of the incident. They were supposed to sweep the road and saw locals driving toward them, packed up and carried on driving when they hit the mines. We heard that… — Adriaan Els on Facebook (via Johan Schoeman, War in Angola)
28 January 2017	29441	Rifleman Lourens Maritz Bieldt South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1982-04-03	Dankie, Theo Naude... — Johan Schoeman
27 January 2017	30210	Rifleman Christiaan Fredrik Ehlers South African Commandos · 1976-09-13	If anyone has any more info on this event, please send it on to me at johan@warinangola.com — Johan Schoeman
27 January 2017	30371	Sapper Matthys Phillipus Fourie 2 Field Engineer Regiment · 1976-11-16	Any info on this event? — Johan Schoeman
27 January 2017	29952	Corporal Johannes Adam De Beer 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-27	Does anyone have any more information about what happened here? — Johan Schoeman
27 January 2017	29441	Rifleman Lourens Maritz Bieldt South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1982-04-03	I was in the Buffel behind, on ur way back after 3 mnths, we initially thought it was a landmine. It was n fact the barbed wire attached to the spare wheel that came off and tangled n the right front wheel, causing it t… — Theo Naude
26 January 2017	31411	Lance Corporal Jacobus Abraham Smuts (Kosie) Louw 1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-01-26	RIP, soldier! — Johan Schoeman
17 January 2017	33555	Rifleman Pieter Adriaan Van Niekerk 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-07-04	The family have been told that he was killed in a contact and would like to hear from anyone that has more information about the circumstances around his death. They are distraught about the many contradictions about ho… — Johan Schoeman
28 November 2016	33520	Corporal Jacob Carel (Jaco) Van Heerden 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-16	Fantastic Instructor, I remember he had very thick fingers — undefined:undefined
20 November 2016	30767	Rifleman Andries Petrus Human 3 Parachute Battalion · 1978-05-04	YOUTUBE VIDEO FROM Mike McWilliams: Andries "Skillie" Human was MIA in 1978 during an airborne raid on an enemy base camp 250 km into Angolan enemy territory. His unmarked grave has recently been located and a movement… — johansamin