Dedications

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

Date # Person Dedication
08 November 2011 32440 Rifleman Glen Andrew Paul
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-05-15
Glen there is not a day that goes by that I do not remember you. You were one of the best. You were a good friend and I remember our days at school like it was yesterday. Till we meet again I will not forget Lesley
08 November 2011 30731 Commandant Charles Vernon Hochapfel
Swa Gym · 1986-03-24
Dedication: Commandant C.V. (Charlie) Hochapfel, SA Infantry Corps The Hochapfel family, his wife Elaine and their two daughters, have done me the great honour of asking me to pen a short dedication to husband, father,…
07 November 2011 32374 Corporal Nico Smith Olivier
1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31
Was 31/10/2011 by jou graf ou maat. Ek dink aan jou.
— Groete Kobus Kobus Brits
02 November 2011 33607 Sergeant Cornelius Andries Petrus Van Tonder
South African Air Force · 1975-11-10
Always remembered and forever loved.
— Josiane da Silva
01 November 2011 150 Lieutenant John Eustace Adams
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces · 1944-10-21
Terrance was with us at 2SSB Walvis Bay. He was a crew commander in a Eland 90. He and Herbert Truebody was killed during Ops Reindeer . We still remember the Soutie.
— Wessel Strydom
06 May 2011 819 Private John Hal Brown Ayton
Transvaal Scottish, S.A. Forces · 1941-07-19
We are stil trying to get you back to your home country and after 35 years I wonder if you want to leave your rest place please send me a message Coenie Bekker
04 May 2011 282 Labourer Jan Albrecht
Military Labour Corps · 1917-05-30
Gone, but not forgotten brothjer.
— Lloyd
25 April 2011 32706 Second Lieutenant Christopher James Robin
South African Artillery Corps · 1975-11-14
2Lt. Christopher Robin - Officer and a gentleman. An energetic and charismatic leader who was admired and an inspiration to those who followed. I will never forget you.
— Trevor Owen
25 April 2011 32664 Gunner Christo Retief
South African Artillery Corps · 1975-11-14
Christian Retief - A kind and considerate person whose friendship towards me, in the brief time I knew him, will never be forgotten.
— Trevor Owen
09 April 2011 29278 Sergeant Terrence Moffat Atkinson
South African Corps of Engineers · 1983-06-21
Dad, I miss you lots, and wish you were still with us, your sacrifice will never be forgotten, your loving son, Gary, 2 SSB D.Squadron.
— Gary Atkinson
08 April 2011 6317 Second Lieutenant Hugh Durant
9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers · 1916-01-20
To my G/Father thinking of you from the Botha Family Deon Botha
21 January 2011 31874 Sapper Eugen Albert Meyer
South African Corps of Engineers · 1987-01-08
Spr Meyer - RIP Steve Strydom steve.strydom@
20 January 2011 30315 Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler
1 Parachute Battalion · 1985-09-15
One of the best friends I have ever had. Bruce was having coffee with me after lectures when the phone call came for him to go on his last trip. After all these years he can still make me smile when I think of his jokes…
— Steven fox
18 January 2011 33632 Lance Corporal Leon Francois Van Wyk
South African Armoured Corps · 1988-02-25
Served with Leon on camps and did tank training together. Died during ops Hooper 26th Feb 1988.
— Herc Coetzee
16 January 2011 30315 Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler
1 Parachute Battalion · 1985-09-15
Not forgotten Jon Toohey JonToohey@aol.com 2011-01-16 22:19:15
— Not forgotten Jon Toohey
16 January 2011 29767 Sergeant Donald Graeme Clench
South African Air Force · 1985-05-21
Remembered as a tough as nails young rugby player at Glenwood. Big heart and a crooked smile. Rest in peace old friend sean powell
15 January 2011 30041 Lance Corporal George Allan Deacon
South African Corps of Engineers · 1977-08-17
I went to school in Durban with George, he was a talented young sportsman and very popular. He did his national service a year after me and I understand was killed in a anti-personnel mine explosion in the Caprivi.
— RIP George Alan Stevenson
10 January 2011 29732 Lieutenant Bruce Charles Chinery
South African Air Force · 1983-07-12
I did not know Lt Chinery but I witnessed his Impala fly overhead on the day of his accident at Waterkloof in 1983. I could immediately tell he was in trouble. He could have safely ejected at this stage,but he was flyin…
— Jeff Yates
14 April 2010 33837 Sergeant John Andrew Wessels
44 Parachute Regiment · 1982-08-18
We will always remember you one of the elite .Gone but not forgotten a true freind .
— Graeme Beech
01 April 2010 31619 Sergeant Gerhardus Martinus Maritz
South African Corps of Signals · 1988-02-21
Jy was 'n dierbare vriend. Suzette Du Plessis (vd Merwe)
01 April 2010 29838 Private Edward Stephen Cooper
South African Corps of Military Police · 1989-07-31
My brother and friend All gave some and some gave all Some stood true for the red, white and blue and some had to fall. If you ever think of me, think of all your liberties and recall. SOME GAVE ALL. Jackie (Sister of E…
30 March 2010 30396 Rifleman Brian Geen
South African Infantry Corps · 1984-01-04
I remember Brian as Alan Geens little brother from our school days. Brian was killed when a Russian tank took out their Ratel on operations in Angola. He was supposed to be home on pass, but was needed for the ops. Stil…
— Alan Barlow
25 March 2010 29778 Second Lieutenant Dylan Chevalier Cobbold
5 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1987-10-31
Dylan "bob" Cobbolt, a brave guy who gave his life to his country. I will remember you as a good friend at Merchiston Prep and Maritzburg College. You were a brave scrumhalf and loyal friend. Twenty five years ago we le…
23 March 2010 2834 Sergeant William Brown
South African Infantry · 1916-10-18
My great gardfather James Harrison (ex Uk)married Frances Litkie (In kimberley-), Daughter of Emile Litkie , niece of Valerian Litkie. I have been in contact with Gilda and the Litkie families are linked back in time. A…
— Martin Harrison
22 March 2010 30631 Captain Louis Harmse
South African Infantry Corps · 1981-08-25
Ons het so goed oor die weg gekom...dit was maklik want hy was 'n gemoedelike ou. Louis was "smart"...een van die soldate met die meeste kennis en ondervinding wat ek ooit ontmoet het. Ek het jou net 'n kort rukkie geke…
22 March 2010 32355 Corporal Werner Oberholzer
South African Armoured Corps · 1981-10-23
Ek onthou nou nog die skok toe ons hoor van die ongeluk....dit na al die omswerwinge op die grens!!Onthou ook daardie vriendelike gesig....altyd met 'n smile!! Lt JJ Grov?
20 March 2010 29375 Sergeant Robert Trevor Beech
44 Parachute Regiment · 1982-08-18
Love and miss you always , mom mom
19 March 2010 33667 Warrant Officer Class II Elias Viva Vavarirai
5 Special Forces Regiment · 2002-08-22
I just want to say that I miss you a lot daddy and that I wish I could have had the chance to know you better.From what I have heard from mom you where a responsible,loving,sharing,conciderete,caring and dedicated soldi…
18 March 2010 26289 Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier
South African Infantry · 1917-09-20
May he rest in peace a long lost family member from the UK Caroline
17 March 2010 32688 Private Barry Craig Rieder
South West African Territory Force · 1978-04-21
Barry Rieder was the only soldier of "Berede Peleton 8" of SWASPES unit that we lost in the almost 2 years we were on the border. After 32 years I still remember the day he died in a night attack while we were on patrol…
— Piet Alberts
16 March 2010 35661 Constable Eric B Maku
South African Police · 1967-02-26
I still have the memories (and the photographs) from our time served in Angola, Koakoveld and Ovamboland. Sorry that your time was cut short. Rest in peace Kevin.
— Keith Patterson
15 March 2010 35661 Constable Eric B Maku
South African Police · 1967-02-26
Rest In Peace old friend. B Company (6 S.A.Infantry - Angola 1975) Kevin Dreyer
15 March 2010 2007 Cadet Philip Martin Hayes Boardman
Royal Air Force · 1918-09-29
How does one write a dedication to the brother you have never really known, taken away by the war at such a a young age? We never got to know each other as adults. I was rewarded with the HC, he came back in a plastic b…
— Your Brother
04 March 2010 2007 Cadet Philip Martin Hayes Boardman
Royal Air Force · 1918-09-29
Your Brother svs@iafrica.com 2010-03-04 09:15:55
— Your Brother
26 February 2010 29442 Gunner Sean Rene Biet
South African Artillery Corps · 1987-10-16
I went to the same high school as Sean, we played rugby together. He was always a good genuine bloke and well liked. We remember you Dr Biet Richard McCaffery
20 February 2010 31896 Rifleman Christoffel Jacobus Mijburgh
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-08-14
Christo, 30jaar is nie lank nie, ek sal jou nooit vergeet nie. Dankie dat ek nog kan lewe, buddy. Jy is definitief nie een van Suid Afrika se vergete soldate nie.
— Marius Marius Strauss
20 February 2010 30862 Lance Corporal Avril Jewaskiewitz
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-08-14
Buddy, 30 jaar gelede voel nog soos gister, ek sal jou onthou soos jy was, one hell of a hero. marius
20 February 2010 30056 Corporal Daniel Johannes Deyzel
South African Infantry Corps · 1980-08-14
Tjom, dis alreeds 30 jaar, maar dit voel soos gister, ek sal jou altyd onthou, daar was nog baie wat ons wou doen.
— Dankie vir my lewe marius
18 February 2010 19742 Private Cecil James Richard Paterson
South African Infantry · 1916-05-27
To my grand uncle whom we never had the chance to meet you due to the great gap in the time of our births may your soul rest in peace George Bonhomme
11 February 2010 30555 Lance Corporal Waldemar Heinrich Grobler
South African Infantry Corps · 1978-11-28
I was with corparal Grobler in Charley company.He was a section leader and a good guy.RIP my friend Arnold Mazur