On This Day

On This Day — 22 August

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900

46870Burgher Jacob Lourens Carolis De Jager, Rustenburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 17. Killed in action, Boschhoek.

1901

48295Burgher Andries Frederick Dreyer, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 59. Died of stroke while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

1901

46044Burgher Jan Johannes Joubert, Kroonstad (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Rheebokfontein.

1902

48208Burgher Jan Christoffel Schoeman, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 45. Died of beri-beri while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

1902

48121Burgher Willem Johannes Jacobus Van Zyl, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 20. Died of heart disease while a prisoner of war, Bermuda.

1914

805Private Horace Avern-Taplin, F/571, 3rd Mounted Rifles (Natal Mounted Rifles), aged 21. Accidentally killed, on Railway near camp Polo Ground, Durban.

1914

1350Lieutenant Charles George Gordon Bayly, 5th Sqdn. (Royal Flying Corps), aged 23. Killed in action, 2nd Lt Vincent WATERFALL and Lt Charles George Gordon BAYLY, 5 Sqn. Took off at 10:16 and at around 10:50 the pair was over the Enghien-Soignies area. Their Avro was hit by enemy ground fire and crashed by the side of the Ath-Enghien road, both occupants being killed. They were the first allied airmen to be shot down and killed in Belgium.

1914

28157Lieutenant George Masterman Thompson, 1st Bn. (Royal Scots), aged 24. Killed in action, while attempting to storm the German trenches, on the enemy's left, at Chra Village.

1915

6756Sergeant Abraham Jacobus Espach, 42, Potchefstroom Commando (Mounted Commandos, S.A. Forces). Died of enteric fever.

1915

10631Gunner John George Hyde, 6665, Cape Garrison Artillery (Active Citizen Force Artillery), aged 50. Died of paralytic stroke, received on 28th July.

1916

4220Private Robert Cole, 6947, 9th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 25. Died of malaria.

1916

6210Leader Mtshini Dube, 361, attd. South African Service Corps Transport (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of dysentery, at Handeni.

1916

9398Private John Robert Harvey, 21215, 7th Bn. (Wiltshire Regiment), aged 17. Died of wounds.

1916

9767Private Henry Johannes Herold, 8242, 12th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died of malaria.

1916

14214Private John Archie MacDonald, 1615, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 37. Died on active service.

1916

23655Sergeant Andrew Smithdorff, 2979, 6th (South African Horse). Killed in action.

1917

2693Captain Cyril Thomthwaite Brooke, 3rd Bn. (Dorsetshire Regiment), aged 26. Killed in action.

1917

2758Driver Douglas Walter Brown, MT/438, M.t. (South African Service Corps). Died of broncho pneumonia.

1917

2937Lieutenant Guy Dennis Buckeridge, 51st Sqdn. (Royal Flying Corps), aged 21. Died in Aircraft Accident, F.E.2b 7676, 57 Sqn, Marham, failed to recover from spinning nose dive, Swaffham, Norfolk.

1917

12516Driver Adam Kok, 242, attd. South African Service Corps Transport (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at Pietermaritzburg, on return to South Africa.

1917

18174Driver William Njali, 1165, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of valvular heart disease, at Dar es Salaam.

1917

20493Second Lieutenant John Evered Poole, 73rd Field Coy. (Royal Engineers), aged 33. Died of wounds.

1917

23753Labourer Stephan Solomon, 2164, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of dysentery, at Durban Hospital.

1917

28491Private Lewis Williams, 2470, 1st (Cape Corps). Mauled by lion, at Dodoma.

1918

5906Private Edward Doran, 1699, 8th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died of bronchial pneumonia.

1918

14627Private Or Makwamba Makamba, M/948, Rhodesia Native Regiment. Killed in action.

1918

16100Lance Corporal George Thomas McKie, 3825, 1st (Cape Corps), aged 28. Died of typhoid fever, at Jerusalem.

1918

16893Private Alfred Mtunzinde Mlwandle, 18425, 37th Bn. (South African Native Labour Corps), aged 29. Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

1918

27725Labourer Peter Warden, 20828, Boats and Animals (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1919

23723Private Jan Soldaat, 536, 1st (Cape Coloured Labour Regiment), aged 27. Died of tuberculosis, after discharge.

1920

19678Private William Parkin, 3526, 7th (South African Horse), aged 52. Died of pulmomary tuberculosis.

1920

21508Dresser Harry Riley, 524, South African Veterinary Corps, aged 48. Died of meningitis.

1941

6417Private Mourjoo Ebrahim, M/10164, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1941

10828Corporal Jacobs, 131291, South African Corps of Military Police, aged 43. Died on active service.

1941

19645Pilot Officer Alexander William Park, 80100, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, aged 30. Died in Aircraft Accident, mid air collision between Spitfire R7018, and Spitfire L1082.

1941

21317Gunner Arthur Edward Remnant, 109483, 2 A.A. Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service, in Eritrea.

1941

21943Private Stephanus Gerhardus Roux, 58791, 1/2 (Field Force Battalion, S.A. Forces), aged 36. Died of black water fever, at No. 9 General Hospital, Cairo. He was hospitalized with pyrexia on 30 July and placed on the D.I. list on the 20 August.

1941

24169Staff Sergeant Gordon Norman Stewart, 42705, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Tank Corps), aged 22. Died on active service.

1941

27990Private Theodore Weimer, 296603, Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1942

26487Fireman and Trimmer Ganeska Valloo, S.S. Empire Galahad (Merchant Navy), aged 34. Died of congestion of the lungs, in British Hospital, Buenos Aires.

1943

2543Lieutenant John Ian Brener, 206131V, 41 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 21. Killed in aircraft accident, dived into ground after night take off 3 miles NW of Bu Amud, in Hawker Hurricane Mk II #KW848.

1943

5713Private Richard Henry Dietz, 187159, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1943

17586Corporal Samuel Jacobus (James) Moses, C/13957V, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1943

18400Constable (Special) Ndarusa, 12600B, British South African Police. Died on active service.

1943

26830Private John Abraham Van Heerden, 107823, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 26. Died on active service.

1944

777Flying Officer William Auld, 130586, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, aged 34. Died in Aircraft Accident, Wellington XIII HZ699, flew into Tower Mountain, Trevor, Pontcysylt near Wrexham.

1944

6816Lieutenant Reuben Alastair Evans, 209257V, 31 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 20. Killed in action, 8 crew (3 RAFVR), shot down while en route to bomb the marshalling yards at Miskolc, Hungary, in Liberator B24J Mk VI #EW261.

1944

6943Lieutenant Alan Edward Farrow, 542966V, 178 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 23. Killed in action, in Liberator B24J Mk VI #EV839.

1944

8942Lieutenant Sigmund Balo Haagner, 542971V, 40 Sqdn. (South African Air Force). Killed in action, Wellington BX LN652, attacking the Szony Oil Refinery, Komarom, Hungary.

1944

10254Lieutenant Edmund Vernon Hopping-Mills, 211348V, 31 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 22. Killed in action, 8 crew (3 RAFVR), shot down while en route to bomb the marshalling yards at Miskolc, Hungary, in Liberator B24J Mk VI #EW261.

1944

10969Constable Jakwata, 10121, British South African Police. Died on active service.

1944

12455Gunner John Patrick Knoesen, 329616V, 23 Medium Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service.

1944

14741Private William Henry Malan, 6819, Royal Durban Light Infantry, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1944

19157Corporal John Nzenze, N/16296V, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 32. Died of pulmonary tuberculosis.

1944

25066Private James Thomas, M/14304, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1945

23389Private Hendrik J Smit, 123589, 1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

1946

1966Private Bloemitje, C/12266, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 50. Died after discharge.

1952

31150Captain Rudolph Paul Gustaf Kotzenberg, P1/12320, 2 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 31. Killed in action, in North American F-51 Mustang #380. Eight aircraft, led by Captain Bolitho, were assigned to attack enemy artillery positions at CT154343. Major R.P.G. Kotzenberg was in the No.4 position. The formation proceeded their bombing run at 10,000 feet, pulling out at 4,000, after which Capt Bolitho headed for the rendezvous point and called his flight to check in. All but Major Kotzenberg did so. Capt Bolitho returned to the target area and observed a secondary fire in the vicinity, which he was unable to definitely establish as the remains of the missing aircraft, and after searching a further 45 minutes he returned to base.

1961

41552Constable Louis Johannes Kleynhans, P/21084, Services School (South African Police), aged 24. Died of arterial aneurysm, at Pretoria.

1967

40194Lieutenant Kenneth Peirson, 531, 1st Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 25. Died in Friendly Fire Incidemt, gun shot wound, while setting up an ambush in the Tjolotjo area, Bulalimamangwe district, Matabeleland, Op Nickel. He was commanding several ambushes for the ZIPRA Lithuli gang, who were responsible for the deaths of Lt N Smith and CSM Timitayi the previous day. He left an ambush position to investigate firing a short distance away and was sadly mistaken for the enemy.

1967

40374Lieutenant Nicholas John Smith, 80590, 1st Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 23. Killed in action, gunshot wound received in a contact in Tjolotjo, North Matabeleland, Op Nickel.

1967

40458Warrant Officer Class II Havahli Timitiya, R3063, 1st Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 42. Died of wounds, gunshot wound, in a contact in Tjolotjo, North Matabeleland, Op Nickel. He was standing behind a tree firing a MAG when he was hit.

1971

39414Pilot Barrington John Heard, PR100416, Thornhill AFB (Rhodesian Air Force), aged 23. Died of injuries, multiple injuries, received in motor accident at Guinea Fowl, near Gwelo.

1971

40318Senior Aircraftsman Michael Dennis Coates Sheasby, 6087, Thornhill AFB (Rhodesian Air Force), aged 21. Died of injuries, multiple injuries, received in motor accident at Guinea Fowl, near Gwelo.

1973

39812Trooper Joao Paulo Graca Mendes, 5783, "C" Sqdn. (Special Air Service), aged 18. Killed in action, landmine in the Tete Province, Mocambique.

1974

39600Corporal Gary James Lloyd, PR102303, 3 Independent Company (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 18. Killed in action, landmine on the Bveke- Mukumbura loop road, Kandeya Tribal Trust Lands, Mount Darwin, Op Hurricane.

1974

40170Lance Corporal Walter Michael Partridge, PR94029, 3 Independent Company (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 19. Killed in action, landmine on the Bveke- Mukumbura loop road, Kandeya Tribal Trust Lands, Mount Darwin, Op Hurricane.

1976

36532Constable S Phillip Mphosi, S157449F, North West Province (South African Police), aged 30. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

1977

41192District Security Assistant Luke Pasipanoda, 12200, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 20. Died on active service.

1978

39664District Security Assistant James Makosa, 650406, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 36. Died on active service.

1978

39796District Security Assistant Leon Mazoe, 75065, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 25. Died in the Op Hurricane area, on active service.

1978

40426District Security Assistant Johannes Tarugarira, 650515, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 47. Died on active service.

1978

41259Private Christopher Tazvivinga, 725445, 9th Battalion (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 36. Died on active service.

1979

29415Rifleman Barend Gabriel Bester, 77568707BG, 1 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died of injuries, at 3 Military Hospital, from accidental grenade explosion at Gen De Wet Training Centre.

1980

29958Rifleman Pieter Jacobus De Beer, 77507853BG, 4 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Fatally wounded in an ambush between Eenhana and Oshigambo whilst sweeping the road for mines. He was in the 81mm mortar platoon and was on convoy protection duties between Oshakati and Eenhana.

1980

40689Constable Tasisiyo Dzingai Sampson Dzora, 28039, Support Unit (British South Africa Police), aged 20. Died on active service.

1980

32777Major Frederick Evert Saayman, 05510359, 110 Commando Squadron (South African Air Force), aged 38. Died at 1 Mil Hospital from cardiac failure resulting form injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Injured near Rietvlei Dam while returning from a course.

1980

33862Rifleman Andries Petrus Wiese, 77487544BG, 4 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Killed in action, contact in Sector 10, in ambush between Eenhana and Oshigambo. Sweeping road for mines.

1982

32452Second Lieutenant Ricardo Peach, 78291812, School of Infantry (1 Special), aged 20. Died in a Motorcycle Accident, on the Bloemfontein - Maselspoort Rd.

1985

38161Constable Jacobus Adriaan Victor, W410627T, 39 Dist (Johannesburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 18. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

1990

36048Constable Jeremiah James McHunu, S610022P, Brits (South African Police), aged 42. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

1990

38179Detective Warrant Officer Andre Visagie, W68691F, 70 Dist (Rustenburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 19. Died while assisting in firefighting, in the Vryburg area.

1991

41794Pioneer Cecil James Farrall, 78151958HW, H.q. (Eastern Province Command), aged 31. Died of heart attack, in the Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital. He had just had a hip replacement operation.

1992

36323Special Constable Godfrey David Mokoena, 0924765-3, Gauteng (South African Police), aged 29. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

1994

33718Second Lieutenant Willem Jacobus Vermeulen, 90313057PY, 1 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 20. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Bloemfontein.

1997

35715Constable Johannes Malipale, 0489336-1, Komatipoort (South African Police), aged 44. Shot by natives.

1998

29583Lieutenant Johan (P.j.) Breet, 90447897, 85 Combat Flying School (South African Army), aged 23. Died in Private Vehicle Accident, at Pretoria West, while off duty.

1998

29663Rifleman Johan Buthelezi, 93654358, 2 SA Cape Corps (SA Army), aged 17. Shot by another SANDF member, while AWOL.

1998

31995Rifleman Chris Kruger Mopa, 95728325, 2 SA Cape Corps (SA Army), aged 20. Died in Hospital, stabbed by unknown persons while off duty.

1998

32482Rifleman Lovemore Phala, 94831153, H.M.S.A.S. Protea (South African Army), aged 19. Died at Botshabelo, shot by unknown parties, while attending a funeral.

1998

37462Sergeant Hosea Matsobane Sebotsa, 520868-0, Far Northern Transvaal Division (South African Police), aged 21. Died in bus accident.

1998

32953Major Valentinus Sikhosana, 94654050, 201 Battalion (SA Army), aged 26. Died at 1 Mil Hospital, from medical causes.

2000

34251Sergeant George Buthelezi, 480331-1, Head Office (South African Police), aged 53. Drowned on duty.

2000

34652Sergeant Willem Sterrenberg Pretorius Fakude, 467548-7, Mpumalanga (South African Police), aged 35. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

2000

33010Lieutenant Dian Hedley Smith, 96717301PW, 85 Combat Flying School (South African Air Force), aged 25. Killed in aircraft accident, crashed during a routine night training flight, in Atlas MB326KM Impala Mk II #1089. The pilot did not use his ejection seat.

2002

33667Warrant Officer Class II Elias Viva Vavarirai, 76900182SP, 5 Reconnaissance Regiment (5 Special Forces Regiment), aged 46. Died from injuries, received fighting veld fire at SAP training centre near Ellisras.

2003

35258Inspector Willem Johannes Kotlolo, 925527-3, Northern Cape (South African Police Service), aged 30. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

2005

34478Reserve Constable Jan Paulus Dire, 7004608-5, North West Province (South African Police Service), aged 46. During the Rhodesian cease-fire, a ZANLA commander, Herbert Shungu, and 8 CTs stopped two South African Police vehicles which were carrying 6 members of the SAP and a BSAP constable. They were all relieved of the firearms, bundled into one of the trucks and driven down to the bridge over the Mazoe River in Rushinga District (Op Hurricane). They were taken onto the bridge and told to remove their shirts and hats, but sensing real danger, the policemen tried to escape, some by jumping into the river. One of the CTs opened up with his RPD. Jan Dippenaar, William du Plessis, Lourens Erasmus and Louis Franken of the SAP were all killed. Cst Grobbelaar, who was shot and wounded in the river, and Cst Eloff both survived. The body of Cst Mutasa Mandaza of the BSAP was never found and it is presumed he had drowned.

2008

42453Inspector Neluheni, 490862-7, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

2015

43034Warrant Officer Mosekwane, 0513308-4, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

We will remember them.

On This Day — 22 August

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1900 46870 — Burgher Jacob Lourens Carolis De Jager, Rustenburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 17. Killed in action, Boschhoek.

- 1901 48295 — Burgher Andries Frederick Dreyer, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 59. Died of stroke while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

- 1901 46044 — Burgher Jan Johannes Joubert, Kroonstad (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Rheebokfontein.

- 1902 48208 — Burgher Jan Christoffel Schoeman, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 45. Died of beri-beri while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

- 1902 48121 — Burgher Willem Johannes Jacobus Van Zyl, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 20. Died of heart disease while a prisoner of war, Bermuda.

- 1914 805 — Private Horace Avern-Taplin, F/571, 3rd Mounted Rifles (Natal Mounted Rifles), aged 21. Accidentally killed, on Railway near camp Polo Ground, Durban.

- 1914 1350 — Lieutenant Charles George Gordon Bayly, 5th Sqdn. (Royal Flying Corps), aged 23. Killed in action, 2nd Lt Vincent WATERFALL and Lt Charles George Gordon BAYLY, 5 Sqn. Took off at 10:16 and at around 10:50 the pair was over the Enghien-Soignies area. Their Avro was hit by enemy ground fire and crashed by the side of the Ath-Enghien road, both occupants being killed. They were the first allied airmen to be shot down and killed in Belgium.

- 1914 28157 — Lieutenant George Masterman Thompson, 1st Bn. (Royal Scots), aged 24. Killed in action, while attempting to storm the German trenches, on the enemy's left, at Chra Village.

- 1915 6756 — Sergeant Abraham Jacobus Espach, 42, Potchefstroom Commando (Mounted Commandos, S.A. Forces). Died of enteric fever.

- 1915 10631 — Gunner John George Hyde, 6665, Cape Garrison Artillery (Active Citizen Force Artillery), aged 50. Died of paralytic stroke, received on 28th July.

- 1916 4220 — Private Robert Cole, 6947, 9th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 25. Died of malaria.

- 1916 6210 — Leader Mtshini Dube, 361, attd. South African Service Corps Transport (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of dysentery, at Handeni.

- 1916 9398 — Private John Robert Harvey, 21215, 7th Bn. (Wiltshire Regiment), aged 17. Died of wounds.

- 1916 9767 — Private Henry Johannes Herold, 8242, 12th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died of malaria.

- 1916 14214 — Private John Archie MacDonald, 1615, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 37. Died on active service.

- 1916 23655 — Sergeant Andrew Smithdorff, 2979, 6th (South African Horse). Killed in action.

- 1917 2693 — Captain Cyril Thomthwaite Brooke, 3rd Bn. (Dorsetshire Regiment), aged 26. Killed in action.

- 1917 2758 — Driver Douglas Walter Brown, MT/438, M.t. (South African Service Corps). Died of broncho pneumonia.

- 1917 2937 — Lieutenant Guy Dennis Buckeridge, 51st Sqdn. (Royal Flying Corps), aged 21. Died in Aircraft Accident, F.E.2b 7676, 57 Sqn, Marham, failed to recover from spinning nose dive, Swaffham, Norfolk.

- 1917 12516 — Driver Adam Kok, 242, attd. South African Service Corps Transport (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at Pietermaritzburg, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 18174 — Driver William Njali, 1165, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of valvular heart disease, at Dar es Salaam.

- 1917 20493 — Second Lieutenant John Evered Poole, 73rd Field Coy. (Royal Engineers), aged 33. Died of wounds.

- 1917 23753 — Labourer Stephan Solomon, 2164, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of dysentery, at Durban Hospital.

- 1917 28491 — Private Lewis Williams, 2470, 1st (Cape Corps). Mauled by lion, at Dodoma.

- 1918 5906 — Private Edward Doran, 1699, 8th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died of bronchial pneumonia.

- 1918 14627 — Private Or Makwamba Makamba, M/948, Rhodesia Native Regiment. Killed in action.

- 1918 16100 — Lance Corporal George Thomas McKie, 3825, 1st (Cape Corps), aged 28. Died of typhoid fever, at Jerusalem.

- 1918 16893 — Private Alfred Mtunzinde Mlwandle, 18425, 37th Bn. (South African Native Labour Corps), aged 29. Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

- 1918 27725 — Labourer Peter Warden, 20828, Boats and Animals (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1919 23723 — Private Jan Soldaat, 536, 1st (Cape Coloured Labour Regiment), aged 27. Died of tuberculosis, after discharge.

- 1920 19678 — Private William Parkin, 3526, 7th (South African Horse), aged 52. Died of pulmomary tuberculosis.

- 1920 21508 — Dresser Harry Riley, 524, South African Veterinary Corps, aged 48. Died of meningitis.

- 1941 6417 — Private Mourjoo Ebrahim, M/10164, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1941 10828 — Corporal Jacobs, 131291, South African Corps of Military Police, aged 43. Died on active service.

- 1941 19645 — Pilot Officer Alexander William Park, 80100, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, aged 30. Died in Aircraft Accident, mid air collision between Spitfire R7018, and Spitfire L1082.

- 1941 21317 — Gunner Arthur Edward Remnant, 109483, 2 A.A. Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service, in Eritrea.

- 1941 21943 — Private Stephanus Gerhardus Roux, 58791, 1/2 (Field Force Battalion, S.A. Forces), aged 36. Died of black water fever, at No. 9 General Hospital, Cairo. He was hospitalized with pyrexia on 30 July and placed on the D.I. list on the 20 August.

- 1941 24169 — Staff Sergeant Gordon Norman Stewart, 42705, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Tank Corps), aged 22. Died on active service.

- 1941 27990 — Private Theodore Weimer, 296603, Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1942 26487 — Fireman and Trimmer Ganeska Valloo, S.S. Empire Galahad (Merchant Navy), aged 34. Died of congestion of the lungs, in British Hospital, Buenos Aires.

- 1943 2543 — Lieutenant John Ian Brener, 206131V, 41 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 21. Killed in aircraft accident, dived into ground after night take off 3 miles NW of Bu Amud, in Hawker Hurricane Mk II #KW848.

- 1943 5713 — Private Richard Henry Dietz, 187159, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1943 17586 — Corporal Samuel Jacobus (James) Moses, C/13957V, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1943 18400 — Constable (Special) Ndarusa, 12600B, British South African Police. Died on active service.

- 1943 26830 — Private John Abraham Van Heerden, 107823, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 26. Died on active service.

- 1944 777 — Flying Officer William Auld, 130586, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, aged 34. Died in Aircraft Accident, Wellington XIII HZ699, flew into Tower Mountain, Trevor, Pontcysylt near Wrexham.

- 1944 6816 — Lieutenant Reuben Alastair Evans, 209257V, 31 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 20. Killed in action, 8 crew (3 RAFVR), shot down while en route to bomb the marshalling yards at Miskolc, Hungary, in Liberator B24J Mk VI #EW261.

- 1944 6943 — Lieutenant Alan Edward Farrow, 542966V, 178 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 23. Killed in action, in Liberator B24J Mk VI #EV839.

- 1944 8942 — Lieutenant Sigmund Balo Haagner, 542971V, 40 Sqdn. (South African Air Force). Killed in action, Wellington BX LN652, attacking the Szony Oil Refinery, Komarom, Hungary.

- 1944 10254 — Lieutenant Edmund Vernon Hopping-Mills, 211348V, 31 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 22. Killed in action, 8 crew (3 RAFVR), shot down while en route to bomb the marshalling yards at Miskolc, Hungary, in Liberator B24J Mk VI #EW261.

- 1944 10969 — Constable Jakwata, 10121, British South African Police. Died on active service.

- 1944 12455 — Gunner John Patrick Knoesen, 329616V, 23 Medium Regt. (South African Artillery). Died on active service.

- 1944 14741 — Private William Henry Malan, 6819, Royal Durban Light Infantry, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1944 19157 — Corporal John Nzenze, N/16296V, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 32. Died of pulmonary tuberculosis.

- 1944 25066 — Private James Thomas, M/14304, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1945 23389 — Private Hendrik J Smit, 123589, 1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces. Died on active service.

- 1946 1966 — Private Bloemitje, C/12266, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 50. Died after discharge.

- 1952 31150 — Captain Rudolph Paul Gustaf Kotzenberg, P1/12320, 2 Sqdn. (South African Air Force), aged 31. Killed in action, in North American F-51 Mustang #380. Eight aircraft, led by Captain Bolitho, were assigned to attack enemy artillery positions at CT154343. Major R.P.G. Kotzenberg was in the No.4 position. The formation proceeded their bombing run at 10,000 feet, pulling out at 4,000, after which Capt Bolitho headed for the rendezvous point and called his flight to check in. All but Major Kotzenberg did so. Capt Bolitho returned to the target area and observed a secondary fire in the vicinity, which he was unable to definitely establish as the remains of the missing aircraft, and after searching a further 45 minutes he returned to base.

- 1961 41552 — Constable Louis Johannes Kleynhans, P/21084, Services School (South African Police), aged 24. Died of arterial aneurysm, at Pretoria.

- 1967 40194 — Lieutenant Kenneth Peirson, 531, 1st Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 25. Died in Friendly Fire Incidemt, gun shot wound, while setting up an ambush in the Tjolotjo area, Bulalimamangwe district, Matabeleland, Op Nickel. He was commanding several ambushes for the ZIPRA Lithuli gang, who were responsible for the deaths of Lt N Smith and CSM Timitayi the previous day. He left an ambush position to investigate firing a short distance away and was sadly mistaken for the enemy.

- 1967 40374 — Lieutenant Nicholas John Smith, 80590, 1st Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 23. Killed in action, gunshot wound received in a contact in Tjolotjo, North Matabeleland, Op Nickel.

- 1967 40458 — Warrant Officer Class II Havahli Timitiya, R3063, 1st Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 42. Died of wounds, gunshot wound, in a contact in Tjolotjo, North Matabeleland, Op Nickel. He was standing behind a tree firing a MAG when he was hit.

- 1971 39414 — Pilot Barrington John Heard, PR100416, Thornhill AFB (Rhodesian Air Force), aged 23. Died of injuries, multiple injuries, received in motor accident at Guinea Fowl, near Gwelo.

- 1971 40318 — Senior Aircraftsman Michael Dennis Coates Sheasby, 6087, Thornhill AFB (Rhodesian Air Force), aged 21. Died of injuries, multiple injuries, received in motor accident at Guinea Fowl, near Gwelo.

- 1973 39812 — Trooper Joao Paulo Graca Mendes, 5783, "C" Sqdn. (Special Air Service), aged 18. Killed in action, landmine in the Tete Province, Mocambique.

- 1974 39600 — Corporal Gary James Lloyd, PR102303, 3 Independent Company (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 18. Killed in action, landmine on the Bveke- Mukumbura loop road, Kandeya Tribal Trust Lands, Mount Darwin, Op Hurricane.

- 1974 40170 — Lance Corporal Walter Michael Partridge, PR94029, 3 Independent Company (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 19. Killed in action, landmine on the Bveke- Mukumbura loop road, Kandeya Tribal Trust Lands, Mount Darwin, Op Hurricane.

- 1976 36532 — Constable S Phillip Mphosi, S157449F, North West Province (South African Police), aged 30. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 1977 41192 — District Security Assistant Luke Pasipanoda, 12200, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 20. Died on active service.

- 1978 39664 — District Security Assistant James Makosa, 650406, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 36. Died on active service.

- 1978 39796 — District Security Assistant Leon Mazoe, 75065, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 25. Died in the Op Hurricane area, on active service.

- 1978 40426 — District Security Assistant Johannes Tarugarira, 650515, Keep Protection (Internal Affairs), aged 47. Died on active service.

- 1978 41259 — Private Christopher Tazvivinga, 725445, 9th Battalion (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 36. Died on active service.

- 1979 29415 — Rifleman Barend Gabriel Bester, 77568707BG, 1 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 18. Died of injuries, at 3 Military Hospital, from accidental grenade explosion at Gen De Wet Training Centre.

- 1980 29958 — Rifleman Pieter Jacobus De Beer, 77507853BG, 4 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Fatally wounded in an ambush between Eenhana and Oshigambo whilst sweeping the road for mines. He was in the 81mm mortar platoon and was on convoy protection duties between Oshakati and Eenhana.

- 1980 40689 — Constable Tasisiyo Dzingai Sampson Dzora, 28039, Support Unit (British South Africa Police), aged 20. Died on active service.

- 1980 32777 — Major Frederick Evert Saayman, 05510359, 110 Commando Squadron (South African Air Force), aged 38. Died at 1 Mil Hospital from cardiac failure resulting form injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Injured near Rietvlei Dam while returning from a course.

- 1980 33862 — Rifleman Andries Petrus Wiese, 77487544BG, 4 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 19. Killed in action, contact in Sector 10, in ambush between Eenhana and Oshigambo. Sweeping road for mines.

- 1982 32452 — Second Lieutenant Ricardo Peach, 78291812, School of Infantry (1 Special), aged 20. Died in a Motorcycle Accident, on the Bloemfontein - Maselspoort Rd.

- 1985 38161 — Constable Jacobus Adriaan Victor, W410627T, 39 Dist (Johannesburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 18. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 1990 36048 — Constable Jeremiah James McHunu, S610022P, Brits (South African Police), aged 42. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 1990 38179 — Detective Warrant Officer Andre Visagie, W68691F, 70 Dist (Rustenburg) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 19. Died while assisting in firefighting, in the Vryburg area.

- 1991 41794 — Pioneer Cecil James Farrall, 78151958HW, H.q. (Eastern Province Command), aged 31. Died of heart attack, in the Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital. He had just had a hip replacement operation.

- 1992 36323 — Special Constable Godfrey David Mokoena, 0924765-3, Gauteng (South African Police), aged 29. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 1994 33718 — Second Lieutenant Willem Jacobus Vermeulen, 90313057PY, 1 South African Infantry Battalion (South African Infantry Corps), aged 20. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Bloemfontein.

- 1997 35715 — Constable Johannes Malipale, 0489336-1, Komatipoort (South African Police), aged 44. Shot by natives.

- 1998 29583 — Lieutenant Johan (P.j.) Breet, 90447897, 85 Combat Flying School (South African Army), aged 23. Died in Private Vehicle Accident, at Pretoria West, while off duty.

- 1998 29663 — Rifleman Johan Buthelezi, 93654358, 2 SA Cape Corps (SA Army), aged 17. Shot by another SANDF member, while AWOL.

- 1998 31995 — Rifleman Chris Kruger Mopa, 95728325, 2 SA Cape Corps (SA Army), aged 20. Died in Hospital, stabbed by unknown persons while off duty.

- 1998 32482 — Rifleman Lovemore Phala, 94831153, H.M.S.A.S. Protea (South African Army), aged 19. Died at Botshabelo, shot by unknown parties, while attending a funeral.

- 1998 37462 — Sergeant Hosea Matsobane Sebotsa, 520868-0, Far Northern Transvaal Division (South African Police), aged 21. Died in bus accident.

- 1998 32953 — Major Valentinus Sikhosana, 94654050, 201 Battalion (SA Army), aged 26. Died at 1 Mil Hospital, from medical causes.

- 2000 34251 — Sergeant George Buthelezi, 480331-1, Head Office (South African Police), aged 53. Drowned on duty.

- 2000 34652 — Sergeant Willem Sterrenberg Pretorius Fakude, 467548-7, Mpumalanga (South African Police), aged 35. Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

- 2000 33010 — Lieutenant Dian Hedley Smith, 96717301PW, 85 Combat Flying School (South African Air Force), aged 25. Killed in aircraft accident, crashed during a routine night training flight, in Atlas MB326KM Impala Mk II #1089. The pilot did not use his ejection seat.

- 2002 33667 — Warrant Officer Class II Elias Viva Vavarirai, 76900182SP, 5 Reconnaissance Regiment (5 Special Forces Regiment), aged 46. Died from injuries, received fighting veld fire at SAP training centre near Ellisras.

- 2003 35258 — Inspector Willem Johannes Kotlolo, 925527-3, Northern Cape (South African Police Service), aged 30. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 2005 34478 — Reserve Constable Jan Paulus Dire, 7004608-5, North West Province (South African Police Service), aged 46. During the Rhodesian cease-fire, a ZANLA commander, Herbert Shungu, and 8 CTs stopped two South African Police vehicles which were carrying 6 members of the SAP and a BSAP constable. They were all relieved of the firearms, bundled into one of the trucks and driven down to the bridge over the Mazoe River in Rushinga District (Op Hurricane). They were taken onto the bridge and told to remove their shirts and hats, but sensing real danger, the policemen tried to escape, some by jumping into the river. One of the CTs opened up with his RPD. Jan Dippenaar, William du Plessis, Lourens Erasmus and Louis Franken of the SAP were all killed. Cst Grobbelaar, who was shot and wounded in the river, and Cst Eloff both survived. The body of Cst Mutasa Mandaza of the BSAP was never found and it is presumed he had drowned.

- 2008 42453 — Inspector Neluheni, 490862-7, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

- 2015 43034 — Warrant Officer Mosekwane, 0513308-4, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

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