On This Day

On This Day — 13 September

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900

47767Burgher Johannes G (2) Page, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 23. Died of pneumonia while a prisoner of war, Colombo.

1914

9936Second Lieutenant Reginald Gordon Hindson, Royal Field Artillery, aged 24. Died of meningitis, at Queen Alexandria's Military Hospital.

1914

357741st Class Sergeant Robert Mansfield, 286, District 30 Johannesburg (South African Police), aged 48. Shot by members of the Foster gang in Troyville, Johannesburg.

1914

360552nd Class Sergeant Neil McLeod, 368, District 39 Johannesburg (South African Police), aged 41. Shot by members of the Foster gang in Troyville, Johannesburg.

1914

22322Private Harry Savory, GS/6692, 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish). Killed in action.

1915

5760Captain James Travers Blount Dinwiddie, 1st Bn. (Border Regiment), aged 24. Died of wounds, received at Gallipoli, 21st August, 1915.

1915

8056Private Thomas Arthur Gertenbach, South African Railway Services, aged 21. Died on active service.

1915

24504Private John Hay Walker Sutherland, 826, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 40. Died of sickness.

1916

3253Second Lieutenant Robert Furley Callaway, 2nd Bn. (Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)), aged 44. Killed in action.

1916

18532Private Stephanus Andries Nel, 6831, 12th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Died of dysentery and malaria.

1916

25130Corporal John Joseph Thompson, 1039, 1st (Cape Corps). Died of malaria, at Korogwe.

1917

14293Lieutenant Ian Russell MacKenzie, 2nd (Cape Corps), aged 40. Died of self inflicted, but unintentional wounds.

1917

15364Private Jan Maneki Mashigo, 11595, 6th Coy. (South African Native Labour Corps), aged 25. Died of pneumonia.

1917

17203Labourer Johannes Molife, 19302, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Johannesburg Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

18115Private John William Murray, 1227, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 39. Died of pneumonia and heart failure.

1917

21126Lance Corporal Moeng Rapolele, 10435, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of phthisis.

1917

16429Private Jim Sintawana (Sintowana), 2333, 8th Coy. (South African Native Labour Corps). Died of phthisis, at No. 2 General Hospital, Maitland.

1918

2116Driver Jan Booysen, HT/5280, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport, aged 20. Died of pneumonia and influenza.

1918

6463Sergeant Bertie Clifford Edwards, MT/2804, M.t. (South African Service Corps), aged 30. Died of pneumonia, in Nyasaland.

1918

8514Private David Gqwabaza, 19253, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of pericarditis.

1918

10944Driver David Jafta, HT/4398, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport. Died of bronchitis.

1918

12489Private Klaas Kodishang, 25132, 42nd Bn. (South African Native Labour Corps). Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

1918

17600Private William Moshoete, 23465, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

1918

25077Second Lieutenant Reginald Ernest Thomas, 193rd Siege Bty. (Royal Garrison Artillery), aged 20. Killed in action.

1918

25230Gunner John George Howard Thursfield, 1137, 75th (Natal) Siege Bty. (South African Heavy Artillery), aged 34. Died of accidental injuries, slipped on dugout steps, shot himself in forearm.

1918

27029Driver Joseph Van Staaden, HT/3869, Advanced Depot (Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport). Died of disease.

1918

28953Private Joji Xaba, 23652, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of gastric ulcer, at sea.

1919

6573Regimental Sergeant Major Thomas Kingscote Elliot-Wilson, MT/6440, M.t. (South African Service Corps), aged 49. Died of malaria and cerebral haemorrhage.

1919

15903Captain Donald McCully, South African Medical Corps, aged 32. Died of scarlet fever.

1920

12776Driver Aaron La Kay, HT/1931, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport. Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

1930

31077Cadet John Robert Allan-King, P1/5681, TUC Sqn (South African Air Force), aged 20. Died in Aircraft Accident, Avian IVM #508, collided with SE5a, at Zwartkop Air Station.

1930

30940Cadet Philippus Rudolf Wessels Joubert, 77217909BG, 1 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Air Force), aged 22. Died in Aircraft Accident, SE5a #315, collided with Avian IVM at Zwartkop Air Station.

1940

1841Civilian John Maitland Holman Bishop, Civilian War Dead, aged 47. Died at 30 Coleherne Mews.

1940

28376Private Wembya William, 10178, 1st Bn. (Northern Rhodesia Regiment). Died on active service.

1941

19552Private Mareus Pack, 236891, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 56. Died on active service.

1941

22021Private David Ruiters, C/165222, 122 M.T. Coy. (Cape Corps, S.A. Forces), aged 24. Died of malaria.

1941

28662Private Phiri Wilson, NRA/11717, 3rd Bn. (Northern Rhodesia Regiment). Died on active service.

1942

39257Johannes Matheus Bogongwe, 780949, 1st Battalion (Unknown Unit), aged 24. Died on active service.

1942

2211Private Botha, 151269, South African Veterinary Corps, aged 49. Died on active service.

1942

3958Private Johannes Classen, C/318255, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Accidentally drowned in the Middle East.

1942

19094Private Josias Ntuli, N/30069, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Drowned.

1942

19625Fireman and Trimmer Harold Pangle, S.S. Empire Stevenson (South Shields) (Merchant Navy), aged 27. Died on active service.

1942

28293Corporal Elson Wienand, 135433, 4th Armoured Car Regt. (South African Tank Corps), aged 20. Accidentally killed.

1943

101Major George Alexander Hay Adam, 108781, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died at sea, hospital ship "Newfoundland" sunk off Salerno, Italy.

1943

2973Private Pini Bulahutse, N/63941, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Murdered.

1943

5329Sapper Hendrick De Kock, 190299, South African Engineer Corps, aged 35. Died on active service.

1943

10715Private William Irvine, 241512, 1/3rd Bn. (Transvaal Scottish, S.A. Forces), aged 26. Died of injuries, whilst a POW.

1943

12487Private Kock, M/17471, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 21. Died on active service.

1943

20111Private Siaingula Petulo, NRA/17483, Northern Rhodesia Regiment. Died on active service.

1943

25680Private Samson Tyatya, N/22667, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 28. Died of influenza.

1943

27857Brigadier John William Watson, 579616V, Southern Rhodesia Forces. (Rhodesia Permanent Staff Corps), aged 44. Died of uraemia and nephritis.

1943

28222Staff Sergeant Victor James White, 213633, 7th Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Tank Corps), aged 40. Died of heart failure, whilst a POW.

1944

2336Private Petrus Frederick Bouwer, 590610V, Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces, aged 18. Killed in action, by heavy shelling and mortaring on the "C" Coy positions at Castel Barroli.

1944

5218Private Christian Martin De Beer, 590758V, Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces, aged 24. Killed in action, during heavy shelling and mortaring during the attack on Castel Barroli, Italy.

1944

5391Private Dirk Hermanus De Roock, 590518V, "C" Coy. (Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces), aged 18. Killed in action, when "C" Coy moved from Santomato to Castel Borroli. After encountering some enemy along the way, patrols reached the top of Castel Borrili and dug in. They were later subjected to heavy mortaring and shelling that resulted in casualties.

1944

10293Warrant Officer Class I Hector Eugene Horscroft, 215364V, 21 Sqdn. (South African Air Force). Killed in action, hit by flak crashed in sea 5 miles SE of Rimini, in Martin B-26 Marauder Mk III #HD591.

1944

10962Private Reginald Cecil Dudley Jago, 138390V, "C" Coy. (Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces), aged 23. Killed in action, when "C" Coy moved from Santomato to Castel Borroli. After encountering some enemy along the way, patrols reached the top of Castel Borrili and dug in. They were later subjected to heavy mortaring and shelling that resulted in casualties.

1944

17525Major Robert Lionel Morrison, P/203184V, 5 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 23. Killed in action, two black puffs were seen to come from aircraft before spiraling into a ridge, in Curtis P-40D Kittyhawk Mk IV #FX772.

1944

20342Second Lieutenant William J N Pinkerton, SR/598490V, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of wounds.

1944

22761Air Corporal Nicolaas Meyer Serfontein, 579237V, South African Air Force, aged 51. Died of coronary thrombosis.

1944

27620Private Gordon Wallace, 590817V, Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces, aged 21. Died of wounds, shrapnel wounds to both legs, received during intense enemy shelling of the "C" Coy. positions, north of Pistoia.

1944

28617Warrant Officer Class I Wilson, 543777V, 21 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 31. Killed in action, hit by flak crashed in sea 5 miles SE of Rimini, in Martin B-26 Marauder Mk III #HD591.

1945

3585Sergeant Lionel Penney Chambers, 213183V, South African Corps of Signals, aged 66. Died on active service.

1945

24994Corporal Theron, 116426, South African Corps of Military Police, aged 51. Died on active service.

1947

194Leading Steward William Frederick Addinall, 69825V, H.M.S.A.S. Bonaventure (South African Naval Forces), aged 25. Drowned.

1963

41601Bandsman George Sheppard Honeyball, P/7365, attd. Witwatersrand Command HQ (South African Air Force), aged 24. Died in motorcycle accident, skull fracture received when he fell from a motorcycle, at Pretoria Hospital.

1970

29814Rifleman Hylton Dudley Coker, 66458696N, 3 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1970

30540Rifleman John Grinyer, 65395287N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 20. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1970

31311Rifleman Peter Alfons Ernst Leonhardt, 67327700N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1970

31464Rifleman Kevin Eric MacK, 68238567N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1970

31630Rifleman Richard Neville Marriott, 68444918N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 17. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1970

32381Rifleman Gregory George Olyott, 68222322N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1970

33379Rifleman Mark Felice Vallero, 68307446N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

1973

36530Detective Sergeant S Phillip Mphonyo, S129591P, North West Province (South African Police), aged 30. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

1974

41183District Assistant Daniel Nyahuye, A9239, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 18. Killed in action, landmine explosion on the road to Dotito Keep, Kandeya Tribal Trust Lands, Op Hurricane.

1975

40445Corporal Donald Martyn Graham Templemore-Walters, PR92462, 1 Independent Company (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 20. Died of wounds, gunshot wounds at the Company Barracks in Wankie, Op Tangent.

1976

38857Private Ahmed Abudu, R100666T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesian Defence Regiment), aged 19. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

1976

30210Rifleman Christiaan Fredrik Ehlers, 73528234BA, 11 Kimberley Commando (South African Commandos), aged 19. Killed in action, about 9km from Eenhana.

1976

39341Private Rodwell Frank, R107395T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 23. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

1976

39487Trooper Peter Jona, 645611, Protected Village Protection Group (Selous Scouts), aged 22. Killed in action, gun shot wound, near Murape Dip, Chinamora Tribal Trust Lands.

1976

39511Lance Corporal Keshav Gopal Kala, R16267T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 42. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

1976

35426Constable Johan G Links, K156504H, Gauteng (South African Police), aged 53. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

1976

40380Private Patrick Smythe, R40387T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 33. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

1976

40504Private Ozias Peter Valentine, R17740T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 42. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

1977

30104Lance Corporal Paul Onre Dossena, 73266223BA, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (Mounted), aged 19. Killed in action, landmine.

1977

38749Field Reservist Ian Marshall Procter, 24521C, Police Anti Terrorist Unit (British South Africa Police), aged 35. Killed in action, beyond Tjolotjo, after stopping a bus full of abductees.

1977

38753Patrol Officer Bruce David Mann Ralson, 9956, Tomlinson Depot (British South Africa Police), aged 22. Died of wounds, received in a landmine explosion, in the Lupane area.

1978

33319Corporal Gabriel Francois Tredoux, 74255696, D Division (South African Air Force), aged 20. Died of a blood vessel burst in his brain on 4 Sep. He underwent brain surgery at 1 Mil on 12 Sept but died the following day.

1979

39706Private Taurayi Manyange, 647369, 4 Maintenance Unit (Rhodesian Army Service Corps), aged 30. Died in Vehicle Accident.

1979

40002Guard Obadiah Muyambi, 384981G, H.q. (Guard Force), aged 48. Killed in action, died of wounds received in a landmine blast.

1984

35340Constable Johannes Adriaan Langa, S161005P, 13 Dist (East London) CE Div (South African Police), aged 20. Shot dead while on patrol in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg.

1985

31882Private Petrus Meyers, 84063858CK, 6 Maintenance Unit (South African Ordnance Services Corps), aged 20. Died in Freak Accident, drowned.

1985

41508Rifleman Daniel Mutirua, 84918978SWH, 102 Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 22. Accidentally drowned during a river crossing while his patrol was carrying out a follow-up Operation against SWAPO/PLAN insurgents.

1985

32383Chief Petty Officer Colin George Clement Oosthuis, 05469085PE, Sas Simonstown (South African Navy), aged 42. Died of a medical condition. Collapsed at the catering School and died later in 2 Mil Hospital.

1987

29225Second Lieutenant Jose Raymond Alves, 83502815BG, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 20. Killed in action, Operation Modular, Due to tactical circumstances, his troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and his Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members such as Capt Mac McCallum was killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire.

1987

29986Lance Corporal Matthys Michael De Klerk, 83302422BG, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 20. Killed in action. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander, 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

1987

31200Trooper Marthinus Johannes Kuyler, 83244178BG, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 20. Killed in action. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander, 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

1987

31551Lance Corporal Joao Rodriques Mananza, 81533671SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 33. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander,2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

1987

31762Captain Alfred Desmond McCallum, 74316175PK, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Due to tactical circumstances, his troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and his Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members such as Capt Mac McCallum was killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

1987

33223Lance Corporal Waite Tchipango, 76928621SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander, 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

We will remember them.

On This Day — 13 September

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1900 47767 — Burgher Johannes G (2) Page, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 23. Died of pneumonia while a prisoner of war, Colombo.

- 1914 9936 — Second Lieutenant Reginald Gordon Hindson, Royal Field Artillery, aged 24. Died of meningitis, at Queen Alexandria's Military Hospital.

- 1914 35774 — 1st Class Sergeant Robert Mansfield, 286, District 30  Johannesburg (South African Police), aged 48. Shot by members of the Foster gang in Troyville, Johannesburg.

- 1914 36055 — 2nd Class Sergeant Neil McLeod, 368, District 39  Johannesburg (South African Police), aged 41. Shot by members of the Foster gang in Troyville, Johannesburg.

- 1914 22322 — Private Harry Savory, GS/6692, 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish). Killed in action.

- 1915 5760 — Captain James Travers Blount Dinwiddie, 1st Bn. (Border Regiment), aged 24. Died of wounds, received at Gallipoli, 21st August, 1915.

- 1915 8056 — Private Thomas Arthur Gertenbach, South African Railway Services, aged 21. Died on active service.

- 1915 24504 — Private John Hay Walker Sutherland, 826, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 40. Died of sickness.

- 1916 3253 — Second Lieutenant Robert Furley Callaway, 2nd Bn. (Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)), aged 44. Killed in action.

- 1916 18532 — Private Stephanus Andries Nel, 6831, 12th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Died of dysentery and malaria.

- 1916 25130 — Corporal John Joseph Thompson, 1039, 1st (Cape Corps). Died of malaria, at Korogwe.

- 1917 14293 — Lieutenant Ian Russell MacKenzie, 2nd (Cape Corps), aged 40. Died of self inflicted, but unintentional wounds.

- 1917 15364 — Private Jan Maneki Mashigo, 11595, 6th Coy. (South African Native Labour Corps), aged 25. Died of pneumonia.

- 1917 17203 — Labourer Johannes Molife, 19302, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Johannesburg Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 18115 — Private John William Murray, 1227, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 39. Died of pneumonia and heart failure.

- 1917 21126 — Lance Corporal Moeng Rapolele, 10435, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of phthisis.

- 1917 16429 — Private Jim Sintawana (Sintowana), 2333, 8th Coy. (South African Native Labour Corps). Died of phthisis, at No. 2 General Hospital, Maitland.

- 1918 2116 — Driver Jan Booysen, HT/5280, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport, aged 20. Died of pneumonia and influenza.

- 1918 6463 — Sergeant Bertie Clifford Edwards, MT/2804, M.t. (South African Service Corps), aged 30. Died of pneumonia, in Nyasaland.

- 1918 8514 — Private David Gqwabaza, 19253, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of pericarditis.

- 1918 10944 — Driver David Jafta, HT/4398, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport. Died of bronchitis.

- 1918 12489 — Private Klaas Kodishang, 25132, 42nd Bn. (South African Native Labour Corps). Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

- 1918 17600 — Private William Moshoete, 23465, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

- 1918 25077 — Second Lieutenant Reginald Ernest Thomas, 193rd Siege Bty. (Royal Garrison Artillery), aged 20. Killed in action.

- 1918 25230 — Gunner John George Howard Thursfield, 1137, 75th (Natal) Siege Bty. (South African Heavy Artillery), aged 34. Died of accidental injuries, slipped on dugout steps, shot himself in forearm.

- 1918 27029 — Driver Joseph Van Staaden, HT/3869, Advanced Depot (Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport). Died of disease.

- 1918 28953 — Private Joji Xaba, 23652, South African Native Labour Corps. Died of gastric ulcer, at sea.

- 1919 6573 — Regimental Sergeant Major Thomas Kingscote Elliot-Wilson, MT/6440, M.t. (South African Service Corps), aged 49. Died of malaria and cerebral haemorrhage.

- 1919 15903 — Captain Donald McCully, South African Medical Corps, aged 32. Died of scarlet fever.

- 1920 12776 — Driver Aaron La Kay, HT/1931, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport. Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

- 1930 31077 — Cadet John Robert Allan-King, P1/5681, TUC Sqn (South African Air Force), aged 20. Died in Aircraft Accident, Avian IVM #508, collided with SE5a, at Zwartkop Air Station.

- 1930 30940 — Cadet Philippus Rudolf Wessels Joubert, 77217909BG, 1 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Air Force), aged 22. Died in Aircraft Accident, SE5a #315, collided with Avian IVM at Zwartkop Air Station.

- 1940 1841 — Civilian John Maitland Holman Bishop, Civilian War Dead, aged 47. Died at 30 Coleherne Mews.

- 1940 28376 — Private Wembya William, 10178, 1st Bn. (Northern Rhodesia Regiment). Died on active service.

- 1941 19552 — Private Mareus Pack, 236891, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 56. Died on active service.

- 1941 22021 — Private David Ruiters, C/165222, 122 M.T. Coy. (Cape Corps, S.A. Forces), aged 24. Died of malaria.

- 1941 28662 — Private Phiri Wilson, NRA/11717, 3rd Bn. (Northern Rhodesia Regiment). Died on active service.

- 1942 39257 — Johannes Matheus Bogongwe, 780949, 1st Battalion (Unknown Unit), aged 24. Died on active service.

- 1942 2211 — Private Botha, 151269, South African Veterinary Corps, aged 49. Died on active service.

- 1942 3958 — Private Johannes Classen, C/318255, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Accidentally drowned in the Middle East.

- 1942 19094 — Private Josias Ntuli, N/30069, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Drowned.

- 1942 19625 — Fireman and Trimmer Harold Pangle, S.S. Empire Stevenson (South Shields) (Merchant Navy), aged 27. Died on active service.

- 1942 28293 — Corporal Elson Wienand, 135433, 4th Armoured Car Regt. (South African Tank Corps), aged 20. Accidentally killed.

- 1943 101 — Major George Alexander Hay Adam, 108781, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died at sea, hospital ship "Newfoundland" sunk off Salerno, Italy.

- 1943 2973 — Private Pini Bulahutse, N/63941, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Murdered.

- 1943 5329 — Sapper Hendrick De Kock, 190299, South African Engineer Corps, aged 35. Died on active service.

- 1943 10715 — Private William Irvine, 241512, 1/3rd Bn. (Transvaal Scottish, S.A. Forces), aged 26. Died of injuries, whilst a POW.

- 1943 12487 — Private Kock, M/17471, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 21. Died on active service.

- 1943 20111 — Private Siaingula Petulo, NRA/17483, Northern Rhodesia Regiment. Died on active service.

- 1943 25680 — Private Samson Tyatya, N/22667, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 28. Died of influenza.

- 1943 27857 — Brigadier John William Watson, 579616V, Southern Rhodesia Forces. (Rhodesia Permanent Staff Corps), aged 44. Died of uraemia and nephritis.

- 1943 28222 — Staff Sergeant Victor James White, 213633, 7th Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Tank Corps), aged 40. Died of heart failure, whilst a POW.

- 1944 2336 — Private Petrus Frederick Bouwer, 590610V, Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces, aged 18. Killed in action, by heavy shelling and mortaring on the "C" Coy positions at Castel Barroli.

- 1944 5218 — Private Christian Martin De Beer, 590758V, Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces, aged 24. Killed in action, during heavy shelling and mortaring during the attack on Castel Barroli, Italy.

- 1944 5391 — Private Dirk Hermanus De Roock, 590518V, "C" Coy. (Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces), aged 18. Killed in action, when "C" Coy moved from Santomato to Castel Borroli. After encountering some enemy along the way, patrols reached the top of Castel Borrili and dug in. They were later subjected to heavy mortaring and shelling that resulted in casualties.

- 1944 10293 — Warrant Officer Class I Hector Eugene Horscroft, 215364V, 21 Sqdn. (South African Air Force). Killed in action, hit by flak crashed in sea 5 miles SE of Rimini, in Martin B-26 Marauder Mk III #HD591.

- 1944 10962 — Private Reginald Cecil Dudley Jago, 138390V, "C" Coy. (Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces), aged 23. Killed in action, when "C" Coy moved from Santomato to Castel Borroli. After encountering some enemy along the way, patrols reached the top of Castel Borrili and dug in. They were later subjected to heavy mortaring and shelling that resulted in casualties.

- 1944 17525 — Major Robert Lionel Morrison, P/203184V, 5 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 23. Killed in action, two black puffs were seen to come from aircraft before spiraling into a ridge, in Curtis P-40D Kittyhawk Mk IV #FX772.

- 1944 20342 — Second Lieutenant William J N Pinkerton, SR/598490V, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of wounds.

- 1944 22761 — Air Corporal Nicolaas Meyer Serfontein, 579237V, South African Air Force, aged 51. Died of coronary thrombosis.

- 1944 27620 — Private Gordon Wallace, 590817V, Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces, aged 21. Died of wounds, shrapnel wounds to both legs, received during intense enemy shelling of the "C" Coy. positions, north of Pistoia.

- 1944 28617 — Warrant Officer Class I Wilson, 543777V, 21 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 31. Killed in action, hit by flak crashed in sea 5 miles SE of Rimini, in Martin B-26 Marauder Mk III #HD591.

- 1945 3585 — Sergeant Lionel Penney Chambers, 213183V, South African Corps of Signals, aged 66. Died on active service.

- 1945 24994 — Corporal Theron, 116426, South African Corps of Military Police, aged 51. Died on active service.

- 1947 194 — Leading Steward William Frederick Addinall, 69825V, H.M.S.A.S. Bonaventure (South African Naval Forces), aged 25. Drowned.

- 1963 41601 — Bandsman George Sheppard Honeyball, P/7365, attd. Witwatersrand Command HQ (South African Air Force), aged 24. Died in motorcycle accident, skull fracture received when he fell from a motorcycle, at Pretoria Hospital.

- 1970 29814 — Rifleman Hylton Dudley Coker, 66458696N, 3 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1970 30540 — Rifleman John Grinyer, 65395287N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 20. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1970 31311 — Rifleman Peter Alfons Ernst Leonhardt, 67327700N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1970 31464 — Rifleman Kevin Eric MacK, 68238567N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1970 31630 — Rifleman Richard Neville Marriott, 68444918N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 17. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1970 32381 — Rifleman Gregory George Olyott, 68222322N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1970 33379 — Rifleman Mark Felice Vallero, 68307446N, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, while being transported in a Gladiator Troop Carrier back to Ladysmith Army Camp. Their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Newspaper Delivery Van between Colesburg and Philippolis and the vehicle immediately burst into flames with the men still trapped inside and unable to escape.

- 1973 36530 — Detective Sergeant S Phillip Mphonyo, S129591P, North West Province (South African Police), aged 30. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 1974 41183 — District Assistant Daniel Nyahuye, A9239, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 18. Killed in action, landmine explosion on the road to Dotito Keep, Kandeya Tribal Trust Lands, Op Hurricane.

- 1975 40445 — Corporal Donald Martyn Graham Templemore-Walters, PR92462, 1 Independent Company (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 20. Died of wounds, gunshot wounds at the Company Barracks in Wankie, Op Tangent.

- 1976 38857 — Private Ahmed Abudu, R100666T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesian Defence Regiment), aged 19. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

- 1976 30210 — Rifleman Christiaan Fredrik Ehlers, 73528234BA, 11 Kimberley Commando (South African Commandos), aged 19. Killed in action, about 9km from Eenhana.

- 1976 39341 — Private Rodwell Frank, R107395T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 23. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

- 1976 39487 — Trooper Peter Jona, 645611, Protected Village Protection Group (Selous Scouts), aged 22. Killed in action, gun shot wound, near Murape Dip, Chinamora Tribal Trust Lands.

- 1976 39511 — Lance Corporal Keshav Gopal Kala, R16267T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 42. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

- 1976 35426 — Constable Johan G Links, K156504H, Gauteng (South African Police), aged 53. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 1976 40380 — Private Patrick Smythe, R40387T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 33. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

- 1976 40504 — Private Ozias Peter Valentine, R17740T, 3 Reserve Holding Unit (Rhodesia Defence Regiment), aged 42. Killed in action, multiple gun shot wounds in a night attack on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane.

- 1977 30104 — Lance Corporal Paul Onre Dossena, 73266223BA, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (Mounted), aged 19. Killed in action, landmine.

- 1977 38749 — Field Reservist Ian Marshall Procter, 24521C, Police Anti Terrorist Unit (British South Africa Police), aged 35. Killed in action, beyond Tjolotjo, after stopping a bus full of abductees.

- 1977 38753 — Patrol Officer Bruce David Mann Ralson, 9956, Tomlinson Depot (British South Africa Police), aged 22. Died of wounds, received in a landmine explosion, in the Lupane area.

- 1978 33319 — Corporal Gabriel Francois Tredoux, 74255696, D Division (South African Air Force), aged 20. Died of a blood vessel burst in his brain on 4 Sep. He underwent brain surgery at 1 Mil on 12 Sept but died the following day.

- 1979 39706 — Private Taurayi Manyange, 647369, 4 Maintenance Unit (Rhodesian Army Service Corps), aged 30. Died in Vehicle Accident.

- 1979 40002 — Guard Obadiah Muyambi, 384981G, H.q. (Guard Force), aged 48. Killed in action, died of wounds received in a landmine blast.

- 1984 35340 — Constable Johannes Adriaan Langa, S161005P, 13 Dist (East London) CE Div (South African Police), aged 20. Shot dead while on patrol in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg.

- 1985 31882 — Private Petrus Meyers, 84063858CK, 6 Maintenance Unit (South African Ordnance Services Corps), aged 20. Died in Freak Accident, drowned.

- 1985 41508 — Rifleman Daniel Mutirua, 84918978SWH, 102 Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 22. Accidentally drowned during a river crossing while his patrol was carrying out a follow-up Operation against SWAPO/PLAN insurgents.

- 1985 32383 — Chief Petty Officer Colin George Clement Oosthuis, 05469085PE, Sas Simonstown (South African Navy), aged 42. Died of a medical condition. Collapsed at the catering School and died later in 2 Mil Hospital.

- 1987 29225 — Second Lieutenant Jose Raymond Alves, 83502815BG, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 20. Killed in action, Operation Modular, Due to tactical circumstances, his troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and his Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members such as Capt Mac McCallum was killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire.

- 1987 29986 — Lance Corporal Matthys Michael De Klerk, 83302422BG, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 20. Killed in action. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander, 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

- 1987 31200 — Trooper Marthinus Johannes Kuyler, 83244178BG, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 20. Killed in action. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander, 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

- 1987 31551 — Lance Corporal Joao Rodriques Mananza, 81533671SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 33. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander,2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

- 1987 31762 — Captain Alfred Desmond McCallum, 74316175PK, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Due to tactical circumstances, his troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and his Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members such as Capt Mac McCallum was killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

- 1987 33223 — Lance Corporal Waite Tchipango, 76928621SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 27. Due to tactical circumstances, the troop got stuck in the mud of a shona near the Lomba River during a tank fight, and the Ratel 90 was destroyed at point blank by a T55 tank. The commander, 2Lt Alves, his crew as well as 32 Bn members were killed instantly. The tank round penetrated the Ratel through the side door, detonated in the main ammunition storage container and resulted in an explosion causing the vehicle to catch fire. (Operation Modular).

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