On This Day

On This Day — 13 February

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900

44023Burgher Jacobus Johannes Venter, Boer Forces, aged 28. Killed in action, Ladysmith.

1901

46251Burgher Diederick Johannes Lodewyk Hattingh, Wynand Malan Commando (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Toverwater near Philipstown.

1901

46253Burgher Diederik Johannes L Hattingh, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Toverwater near Philipstown.

1901

44655Burgher Johannes Cornelis Taljaard, Middelburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 36. Killed in action, RoosSenekal.

1901

44654Burgher Matthys Johannes Taljaard, Middelburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 59. Killed in action, RoosSenekal.

1901

44388Burgher Frederik J.f. Van Eeden, Heidelberg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 22. Killed in action, Greylingstad.

1902

45548Burgher Christoffel Johannes, Field Cornet Nagel, Kroonstad (Boer Forces), aged 29. Killed in action, Lindley.

1902

45210Burgher Jacobus Petrus Pretorius, Boer Forces, aged 27. Killed in action, Bank station.

1902

43662Burgher Van Tonder, Van Niekerk Commando (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Elandsfontein Hosp.

1914

41462Rifleman Jos Centlivres Vos, 535, 1st Regt. (South African Mounted Rifles), aged 30. Committed suicide, shot himself in his tent at King William's Town.

1915

1757Private Gert Bezuidenhout, 309, Graaff-Reinet Commando (Mounted Commandos, S.A. Forces), aged 21. Died of injuries, when he was thrown from his horse causing injuries to spine, received on 11th February.

1917

1845Second Lieutenant Ian McGowan Bisset, 8th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Died of self inflicted gun shot wound to head, while temporarily insane induced by acute malaria.

1917

6950Rifleman Arthur Faulkner, R/15644, 2nd Bn. (King's Royal Rifle Corps), aged 39. Died on active service.

1917

9761Private Alfred Domilius Herman, 2277, 1st (Cape Corps), aged 23. Died of dysentery, at Wiranse.

1917

11758Private Kambuwi, 1510, Northern Rhodesia Police. Died on active service.

1917

13128Mule Driver Jafta Le Roux, 16370, South African Native Labour Corps. Died on board "Clan McPhee" returning to South Africa.

1917

15447Private Jim Masuza, 6342, 12th Coy. (South African Native Labour Corps). Died of pneumonia, at No. 6 Stationary Hospital, Le Havre.

1917

16283Donkey Driver George Mdlankomo, 17429, Military Labour Bureau, S.A. Forces. Died of malaria, at Chemera.

1917

16569Driver Samuel Mhlomeni, 726, attd. South African Field Artillery (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of valvular heart disease, at Dar es Salaam.

1917

16667Rifleman Montague John Miller, R/27296, 12th Bn. (King's Royal Rifle Corps). Died on active service.

1917

17847Leader Diamond Mtakati, 12881, South African Native Labour Corps. Died at Durban, on return to South Africa.

1917

19077Labourer Kleinbooi Ntsha, 14888, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

23728Leader Klaas Soloman, 6796, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of dysentery, at Rufiji.

1917

24440Labourer Kurman Sturman, 14530, South African Native Labour Bureau. Mitole.

1917

24452Private Subuni, 953, Northern Rhodesia Police. Died on active service.

1918

3541Driver Hugh Cawley, MT/4816, M.t. (South African Service Corps). Died of dysentery, at Fort Johnston.

1918

11386Private Jacob Jonathan, 6834, 2nd (Cape Corps), aged 31. Died of cerebral malaria, at Zomba.

1918

24374Mechanician Frank Montgomery Strong, MT/6837, M.t. (South African Service Corps), aged 51. Died of enteric fever.

1942

7673Private John Friclac, M/11085, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 26. Died of stab wound, inflicted by fellow soldier.

1942

7934Private Samuel Robert Gay, 84416, 1st (Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces), aged 24. Died of respiratory failure, while under anesthetic, for an operation.

1942

9100Lance Bombardier Archibald Hammond, 13780, 1 Lt. A.A. Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service.

1942

9752Lieutenant William Lemuel Lord Herbert, 103137, 1 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 20. Killed in action, shot down by Bf109s, in Hawker Hurricane.

1942

10257Sergeant Verner James Hopwood, 778346, 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn. (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), aged 26. Died in Aircraft Accident, was a crewman of Hampden bomber AD783 when it departed RAF Station Wigsley at 2345 hours 12 Feb 42 to lay mines in the Wangerooge area off Emden, Germany. When the port engine began spluttering the aircraft turned back for Wigsley. On its downwind circuit at 0155hrs 13 Feb 42 the aircraft crashed and caught fire near Eagle village, 10km SW of Lincoln. All the crew were killed in the crash.

1942

13138Private Lucas Philip Le Roux, 175680, Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 25. Accidentally killed.

1942

16472Gunner David S Meyer, 73448, 1 Lt. A.A. Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service.

1942

21064Private Timothy Ramunenyiwa, N/8351, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of wounds.

1942

22242Sergeant Henry William Sangerhaus, 777895, 129 Sqdn. (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), aged 25. Killed in action, Spitfire VB Pilot, crashed in sea off Berck believed due to oxygen failure.

1942

23136Captain George Raymond Baskerville Simmons, 74896, Royal Army Service Corps, aged 29. Died on active service.

1942

24259Sailor Edward Stoffels, S.S. Meroe (Merchant Navy), aged 33. Drowned, at Haifa.

1942

38196Constable Goodenough Vitshima, 17381, 70 Dist (Rustenburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 43. Drowned, while attempting to cross a river, at Mount Frere.

1943

164Private Nicolaas Adams, C/168168, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 26. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

1943

2240Private Jan Botha, C/167384, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 31. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

1943

2422Pilot Officer Henry Boyer, 80420, 237 Sqdn. (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), aged 26. Killed in action, Hurricane IIc HV968, crashed and killed while carrying out stern and quarter attacks.

1943

2607Warrant Officer Henry Alec Brindle, 580360, 681 Sqdn. (Royal Air Force), aged 28. Killed in action, Mitchell N5-143, photo recce of Rangoon Docks, Mingaldon, Kayatawin, Rasshin, aircraft failed to return.

1943

4109Private Solomon Coert, M/11831, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 31. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

1943

10951Private Allie Jafter, M/11090, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane.

1943

14607Private David Major, C/165179, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 31. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

1943

17316Private Patrick Monteiro, C/13836, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1943

26818Corporal Christiaan Van Heerden, 65365, 1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces, aged 59. Died at Tempe Military Hospital.

1944

1738Captain Thomas Morris Beveridge, Southern Rhodesia Medical Corps, aged 37. Died of sodium fluoride poisoning, self administered in error.

1944

2530Lieutenant Johannes Augustinus Breet, 96201V, 15 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 22. Killed in action.

1944

4952Private Adam Daniel, N/39171, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of haemorrhage.

1944

5440Air Mechanic Cecil Du Toit De Vos, 212121, South African Air Force. Died of therapeutic malaria intestinal stasis.

1944

5762Private Joseph Diphoko, N/69042, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of acute enteritis.

1944

27154Corporal Gideon George Van Zyl, 236832V, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 59. Died of coronary thrombosis.

1945

5642Private Nason Dhludhla, N/65236V, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of heart attack during the night. He was found the following morning in his tent.

1945

13207Sergeant Harry Lee, 235210V, South African Medical Corps, aged 73. Died on active service.

1945

24268Corporal John Pretorius Stokes, 583172V, South African Corps of Signals, aged 22. Died of typhoid fever.

1946

20803Private Pullman, M/26743, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 38. Died after discharge.

1946

28806Sergeant Thomas George Filmes Woodford, 108188V, 2 Heavy Bty. (South African Artillery), aged 25. Died on active service.

1958

34645Oswald Edward Estment, 3560(F), 39 Dist (Johannesburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 47. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

1972

40736Patrol Officer Michael Fenton Hill, 8422, 1st Battalion (British South Africa Police), aged 20. Died in Vehicle Accident, on the Salisbury / Umtali road.

1973

40297Rifleman Cornelius Johannes Schoultz, PR20395, 5th Battalion (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 36. Killed in action, landmine at McLear Farm, Centenary, Op Hurricane.

1974

41456Flight Sergeant Edward Francis Helly, 212, Reserve (Rhodesian Air Force), aged 49. Died of heart attack, at the Forward Air Field, Kariba, on active service.

1979

38813Detective Constable Thomas Tshuma, 20723, Special Branch (British South Africa Police), aged 30. Died in vehicle accident, in the Op Tangent area.

1980

30150Second Lieutenant Ignatius Petrus Du Preez, 74335423PF, 31 (Bushman) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 21. Killed in action, landmine.

1981

31596Rifleman Jacobus Albertus Marais, 78370186, AFB Waterkloof (South African Air Force), aged 18. Died of injuries, at 1 Mil Hospital, received in a fall from a Bedford, while on duty in the Security Area at Waterkloof AFB.

1985

29253Rifleman Pedro Jose Antonio, 78911989SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 26. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Shrapnel wounds.

1985

29726Rifleman Jose Chihamba, 82746488SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 30. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Shrapnel wounds.

1985

29735Rifleman Zeferino Chipoya, 81553422SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 22. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

1985

29945Rifleman Alberto De Almeida, 84700038SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 19. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base. He was shot through the lungs.

1985

30298Rifleman Joao Fernando, 81526071SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 29. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base.

1985

30459Rifleman Kausanga Galonga, 81511693SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Shrapnel wounds.

1985

30816Rifleman Jakob Eduardo Jamba, 81565293SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 31. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base.

1985

30875Rifleman Mateus Joaquim, 81509630SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 26. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

1985

30956Rifleman Petrus Kalitoko Kahete, 82746405SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 31. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte). Killed by a rifle grenade.

1985

31082Lance Corporal Mateus Antonio Kinguelele, 76900109SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 32. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base.

1985

31336Lieutenant David Gordon Light, 82713504PP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 26. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

1985

32085Rifleman Musose Muema, 76907302SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 34. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

1985

32442Rifleman Christiaan Hendrik Paulo, 70201470BT, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 17. Missing in action, killed or wounded and captured by the enemy (Operation Forte).

1985

32778Rifleman Frederick Evert Sachilombo, 78914074SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base. Died of shrapnel wounds.

1990

35986Constable Joseph Mfanakadliwa Mbambo, S603920W, Free State (South African Police), aged 52. Killed at a bus stop by ANC supporters at Osizweni, Kwazulu Natal.

1992

38140Lance Sergeant Jacobus Johannes Venter, 0432502-8, 14 Dist (Port Elizabeth) CE Div (South African Police), aged 41. Died on active service.

1994

36357Assistant Constable Godfrey David Molepo, 0455698-4, Soshanguve (South African Police), aged 29. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

1994

32144Rifleman Mbhonono Johnson Myeni, 93657732PK, 111 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Died in Private Vehicle Accident, at Johannesburg.

1994

36762Constable Hendrik Albertus Neethling, 0431944-3, Inanda (South African Police), aged 23. Died on active service.

1996

35750Inspector Johannes Manamela, 0170729-9, Municipal Police (South African Police), aged 44. Murdered by robbery suspects.

1998

31539Lieutenant Ivan Maleto, 94069853, 104 Sqdn. (SA Army), aged 23. Died at the Johannesburg General Hospital from medical causes, while on duty.

2004

36119Sergeant Rudi Mgubanto, 493515-2, 39 Dist (Johannesburg) Tvl Div (South African Police Service), aged 30. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

2005

35162Inspector Paul Khan, 633646-9, Free State (South African Police Service), aged 38. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

2006

31375Vincent Long, 79562583BT, Miner (South African Army), aged 45. Executed at Pretoria Central prison, after Rand Revolt.

2006

37384Constable Riaan Rust, 544761-5, Kwazulu Natal (South African Police Service), aged 23. Died as a result of their duties.

2006

38290Sergeant David Yeki, 525885-5, Eastern Cape (South African Police Service), aged 49. Accidentally killed, shot at Addington.

2009

42502Constable Nkosi, 2122086-7, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

2014

42945Constable Witbooi, 7160753-6, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

We will remember them.

On This Day — 13 February

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1900 44023 — Burgher Jacobus Johannes Venter, Boer Forces, aged 28. Killed in action, Ladysmith.

- 1901 46251 — Burgher Diederick Johannes Lodewyk Hattingh, Wynand Malan Commando (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Toverwater near Philipstown.

- 1901 46253 — Burgher Diederik Johannes L Hattingh, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Toverwater near Philipstown.

- 1901 44655 — Burgher Johannes Cornelis Taljaard, Middelburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 36. Killed in action, RoosSenekal.

- 1901 44654 — Burgher Matthys Johannes Taljaard, Middelburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 59. Killed in action, RoosSenekal.

- 1901 44388 — Burgher Frederik J.f. Van Eeden, Heidelberg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 22. Killed in action, Greylingstad.

- 1902 45548 — Burgher Christoffel Johannes, Field Cornet Nagel, Kroonstad (Boer Forces), aged 29. Killed in action, Lindley.

- 1902 45210 — Burgher Jacobus Petrus Pretorius, Boer Forces, aged 27. Killed in action, Bank station.

- 1902 43662 — Burgher Van Tonder, Van Niekerk Commando (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Elandsfontein Hosp.

- 1914 41462 — Rifleman Jos Centlivres Vos, 535, 1st Regt. (South African Mounted Rifles), aged 30. Committed suicide, shot himself in his tent at King William's Town.

- 1915 1757 — Private Gert Bezuidenhout, 309, Graaff-Reinet Commando (Mounted Commandos, S.A. Forces), aged 21. Died of injuries, when he was thrown from his horse causing injuries to spine, received on 11th February.

- 1917 1845 — Second Lieutenant Ian McGowan Bisset, 8th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Died of self inflicted gun shot wound to head, while temporarily insane induced by acute malaria.

- 1917 6950 — Rifleman Arthur Faulkner, R/15644, 2nd Bn. (King's Royal Rifle Corps), aged 39. Died on active service.

- 1917 9761 — Private Alfred Domilius Herman, 2277, 1st (Cape Corps), aged 23. Died of dysentery, at Wiranse.

- 1917 11758 — Private Kambuwi, 1510, Northern Rhodesia Police. Died on active service.

- 1917 13128 — Mule Driver Jafta Le Roux, 16370, South African Native Labour Corps. Died on board  "Clan McPhee" returning to South Africa.

- 1917 15447 — Private Jim Masuza, 6342, 12th Coy. (South African Native Labour Corps). Died of pneumonia, at No. 6 Stationary Hospital, Le Havre.

- 1917 16283 — Donkey Driver George Mdlankomo, 17429, Military Labour Bureau, S.A. Forces. Died of malaria, at Chemera.

- 1917 16569 — Driver Samuel Mhlomeni, 726, attd. South African Field Artillery (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of valvular heart disease, at Dar es Salaam.

- 1917 16667 — Rifleman Montague John Miller, R/27296, 12th Bn. (King's Royal Rifle Corps). Died on active service.

- 1917 17847 — Leader Diamond Mtakati, 12881, South African Native Labour Corps. Died at Durban, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 19077 — Labourer Kleinbooi Ntsha, 14888, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 23728 — Leader Klaas Soloman, 6796, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of dysentery, at Rufiji.

- 1917 24440 — Labourer Kurman Sturman, 14530, South African Native Labour Bureau. Mitole.

- 1917 24452 — Private Subuni, 953, Northern Rhodesia Police. Died on active service.

- 1918 3541 — Driver Hugh Cawley, MT/4816, M.t. (South African Service Corps). Died of dysentery, at Fort Johnston.

- 1918 11386 — Private Jacob Jonathan, 6834, 2nd (Cape Corps), aged 31. Died of cerebral malaria, at Zomba.

- 1918 24374 — Mechanician Frank Montgomery Strong, MT/6837, M.t. (South African Service Corps), aged 51. Died of enteric fever.

- 1942 7673 — Private John Friclac, M/11085, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 26. Died of stab wound, inflicted by fellow soldier.

- 1942 7934 — Private Samuel Robert Gay, 84416, 1st (Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces), aged 24. Died of respiratory failure, while under anesthetic, for an operation.

- 1942 9100 — Lance Bombardier Archibald Hammond, 13780, 1 Lt. A.A. Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service.

- 1942 9752 — Lieutenant William Lemuel Lord Herbert, 103137, 1 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 20. Killed in action, shot down by Bf109s, in Hawker Hurricane.

- 1942 10257 — Sergeant Verner James Hopwood, 778346, 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn. (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), aged 26. Died in Aircraft Accident, was a crewman of Hampden bomber AD783 when it departed RAF Station Wigsley at 2345 hours 12 Feb 42 to lay mines in the Wangerooge area off Emden, Germany. When the port engine began spluttering the aircraft turned back for Wigsley. On its downwind circuit at 0155hrs 13 Feb 42 the aircraft crashed and caught fire near Eagle village, 10km SW of Lincoln. All the crew were killed in the crash.

- 1942 13138 — Private Lucas Philip Le Roux, 175680, Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 25. Accidentally killed.

- 1942 16472 — Gunner David S Meyer, 73448, 1 Lt. A.A. Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service.

- 1942 21064 — Private Timothy Ramunenyiwa, N/8351, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of wounds.

- 1942 22242 — Sergeant Henry William Sangerhaus, 777895, 129 Sqdn. (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), aged 25. Killed in action, Spitfire VB Pilot, crashed in sea off Berck believed due to oxygen failure.

- 1942 23136 — Captain George Raymond Baskerville Simmons, 74896, Royal Army Service Corps, aged 29. Died on active service.

- 1942 24259 — Sailor Edward Stoffels, S.S. Meroe (Merchant Navy), aged 33. Drowned, at Haifa.

- 1942 38196 — Constable Goodenough Vitshima, 17381, 70 Dist (Rustenburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 43. Drowned, while attempting to cross a river, at Mount Frere.

- 1943 164 — Private Nicolaas Adams, C/168168, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 26. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

- 1943 2240 — Private Jan Botha, C/167384, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 31. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

- 1943 2422 — Pilot Officer Henry Boyer, 80420, 237 Sqdn. (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve), aged 26. Killed in action, Hurricane IIc HV968, crashed and killed while carrying out stern and quarter attacks.

- 1943 2607 — Warrant Officer Henry Alec Brindle, 580360, 681 Sqdn. (Royal Air Force), aged 28. Killed in action, Mitchell N5-143, photo recce of Rangoon Docks, Mingaldon, Kayatawin, Rasshin, aircraft failed to return.

- 1943 4109 — Private Solomon Coert, M/11831, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 31. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

- 1943 10951 — Private Allie Jafter, M/11090, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane.

- 1943 14607 — Private David Major, C/165179, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 31. Presumed drowned, after sinking of S.S. Coldilane, near Sicily.

- 1943 17316 — Private Patrick Monteiro, C/13836, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1943 26818 — Corporal Christiaan Van Heerden, 65365, 1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces, aged 59. Died at Tempe Military Hospital.

- 1944 1738 — Captain Thomas Morris Beveridge, Southern Rhodesia Medical Corps, aged 37. Died of sodium fluoride poisoning, self administered in error.

- 1944 2530 — Lieutenant Johannes Augustinus Breet, 96201V, 15 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 22. Killed in action.

- 1944 4952 — Private Adam Daniel, N/39171, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of haemorrhage.

- 1944 5440 — Air Mechanic Cecil Du Toit De Vos, 212121, South African Air Force. Died of therapeutic malaria intestinal stasis.

- 1944 5762 — Private Joseph Diphoko, N/69042, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of acute enteritis.

- 1944 27154 — Corporal Gideon George Van Zyl, 236832V, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 59. Died of coronary thrombosis.

- 1945 5642 — Private Nason Dhludhla, N/65236V, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of heart attack during the night. He was found the following morning in his tent.

- 1945 13207 — Sergeant Harry Lee, 235210V, South African Medical Corps, aged 73. Died on active service.

- 1945 24268 — Corporal John Pretorius Stokes, 583172V, South African Corps of Signals, aged 22. Died of typhoid fever.

- 1946 20803 — Private Pullman, M/26743, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 38. Died after discharge.

- 1946 28806 — Sergeant Thomas George Filmes Woodford, 108188V, 2 Heavy Bty. (South African Artillery), aged 25. Died on active service.

- 1958 34645 — Oswald Edward Estment, 3560(F), 39 Dist (Johannesburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 47. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 1972 40736 — Patrol Officer Michael Fenton Hill, 8422, 1st Battalion (British South Africa Police), aged 20. Died in Vehicle Accident, on the Salisbury / Umtali road.

- 1973 40297 — Rifleman Cornelius Johannes Schoultz, PR20395, 5th Battalion (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 36. Killed in action, landmine at McLear Farm, Centenary, Op Hurricane.

- 1974 41456 — Flight Sergeant Edward Francis Helly, 212, Reserve (Rhodesian Air Force), aged 49. Died of heart attack, at the Forward Air Field, Kariba, on active service.

- 1979 38813 — Detective Constable Thomas Tshuma, 20723, Special Branch (British South Africa Police), aged 30. Died in vehicle accident, in the Op Tangent area.

- 1980 30150 — Second Lieutenant Ignatius Petrus Du Preez, 74335423PF, 31 (Bushman) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 21. Killed in action, landmine.

- 1981 31596 — Rifleman Jacobus Albertus Marais, 78370186, AFB Waterkloof (South African Air Force), aged 18. Died of injuries, at 1 Mil Hospital, received in a fall from a Bedford, while on duty in the Security Area at Waterkloof AFB.

- 1985 29253 — Rifleman Pedro Jose Antonio, 78911989SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 26. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Shrapnel wounds.

- 1985 29726 — Rifleman Jose Chihamba, 82746488SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 30. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Shrapnel wounds.

- 1985 29735 — Rifleman Zeferino Chipoya, 81553422SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 22. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

- 1985 29945 — Rifleman Alberto De Almeida, 84700038SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 19. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base. He was shot through the lungs.

- 1985 30298 — Rifleman Joao Fernando, 81526071SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 29. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base.

- 1985 30459 — Rifleman Kausanga Galonga, 81511693SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Shrapnel wounds.

- 1985 30816 — Rifleman Jakob Eduardo Jamba, 81565293SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 31. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base.

- 1985 30875 — Rifleman Mateus Joaquim, 81509630SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 26. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

- 1985 30956 — Rifleman Petrus Kalitoko Kahete, 82746405SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 31. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte). Killed by a rifle grenade.

- 1985 31082 — Lance Corporal Mateus Antonio Kinguelele, 76900109SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 32. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base.

- 1985 31336 — Lieutenant David Gordon Light, 82713504PP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 26. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

- 1985 32085 — Rifleman Musose Muema, 76907302SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 34. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte).

- 1985 32442 — Rifleman Christiaan Hendrik Paulo, 70201470BT, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 17. Missing in action, killed or wounded and captured by the enemy (Operation Forte).

- 1985 32778 — Rifleman Frederick Evert Sachilombo, 78914074SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy (Operation Forte) Patrol stumbled upon a SWAPO base. Died of shrapnel wounds.

- 1990 35986 — Constable Joseph Mfanakadliwa Mbambo, S603920W, Free State (South African Police), aged 52. Killed at a bus stop by ANC supporters at Osizweni, Kwazulu Natal.

- 1992 38140 — Lance Sergeant Jacobus Johannes Venter, 0432502-8, 14 Dist (Port Elizabeth) CE Div (South African Police), aged 41. Died on active service.

- 1994 36357 — Assistant Constable Godfrey David Molepo, 0455698-4, Soshanguve (South African Police), aged 29. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 1994 32144 — Rifleman Mbhonono Johnson Myeni, 93657732PK, 111 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Died in Private Vehicle Accident, at Johannesburg.

- 1994 36762 — Constable Hendrik Albertus Neethling, 0431944-3, Inanda (South African Police), aged 23. Died on active service.

- 1996 35750 — Inspector Johannes Manamela, 0170729-9, Municipal Police (South African Police), aged 44. Murdered by robbery suspects.

- 1998 31539 — Lieutenant Ivan Maleto, 94069853, 104 Sqdn. (SA Army), aged 23. Died at the Johannesburg General Hospital from medical causes, while on duty.

- 2004 36119 — Sergeant Rudi Mgubanto, 493515-2, 39 Dist (Johannesburg) Tvl Div (South African Police Service), aged 30. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 2005 35162 — Inspector Paul Khan, 633646-9, Free State (South African Police Service), aged 38. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 2006 31375 — Vincent Long, 79562583BT, Miner (South African Army), aged 45. Executed at Pretoria Central prison, after Rand Revolt.

- 2006 37384 — Constable Riaan Rust, 544761-5, Kwazulu Natal (South African Police Service), aged 23. Died as a result of their duties.

- 2006 38290 — Sergeant David Yeki, 525885-5, Eastern Cape (South African Police Service), aged 49. Accidentally killed, shot at Addington.

- 2009 42502 — Constable Nkosi, 2122086-7, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

- 2014 42945 — Constable Witbooi, 7160753-6, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

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