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ON THIS DAY

27 February

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South Africans who made the ultimate sacrifice

On This Day — 27 February

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900
47462Burgher C B Beukes, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
47452Burgher C B Beyers, Boer Forces (Boksburg). Killed in action, Pietersarea.
1900
43523Burgher Botha, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Schoemansrust, Pretoria.
1900
43526Burgher Botha, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Naauwpoort.
1900
47251Burgher Marthinus Johannes Botha, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Witpoort.
1900
47212Burgher Daniel Wouter Bothma, Boer Forces (Ladybrand Commando), aged 40. Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
47065Burgher Jacobus Petrus Cloete, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 28. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46960Burgher Andries Johannes Cronje, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 35. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46696Burgher David Schalk Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Johannesburg), aged 20. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46670Burgher Willem Mathys Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando), aged 31. Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
46660Burgher Roelof Du Plooy, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp). Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46652Burgher Hendrik L. Du Preez, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 40. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46645Burgher Johannes Willem Christiaan Du Preez, Boer Forces (Rustenburg (Eloff) Commando), aged 36. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46584Burgher Louis Frederik Ehlers, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 42. Killed in action, Pietershooogte.
1900
43701Burgher Fauconnier, Boer Forces (Soutpansberg Commando), aged 37. Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
46450Burgher David Hermanus Fourie, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 30. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46296Burgher Arno Groh, Boer Forces (Pretoria Commando), aged 27. Killed in action, Dundee.
1900
46265Burgher D.p. Harmse, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 42. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46247Burgher Johannes Hendrik Hattingh, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 17. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46066Burgher Burgert Adriaan Joubert, Boer Forces (Standerton Commando), aged 22. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46022Burgher James Henry Albert. Katzkie, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 33. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
45994Burgher C.c. Kloppers, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 25. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
45823Burgher G.s. Le Roux, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp). Killed in action, Colenso.
1900
45821Burgher Jacobus Johannes Le Roux, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 48. Killed in action, Feld Ambulance.
1900
45754Burgher H.j. Lombaard, Boer Forces (Boshof Commando), aged 27. Killed in action, Boshof Hosp.
1900
45751Burgher Johannes Jurgens Anthonie Lombard, Boer Forces (Johannesburg), aged 18. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
45740Burgher Barend Christiaan Lotter, Boer Forces (Standerton Commando), aged 48. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
47723Burgher Jan H Luttig, Boer Forces (Pretoria Commando), aged 39. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
47698Burgher Isaac Johannes Malherbe, Boer Forces, aged 40. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
45715Burgher Johan Duncan St Clair McCallum, Boer Forces (Middelburg Commando), aged 20. Killed in action, Pieters Hill.
1900
45710Burgher C Meintjies, Boer Forces (Marico Commando). Killed in action, Mafeking.
1900
45707Burgher Jacobus. Meintjies, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom). Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
45706Burgher Louis Cornelius Meintjies, Boer Forces (Marico Commando), aged 21. Killed in action, Mafeking.
1900
45465Burgher A.j. Oberholster, Boer Forces (Johannesburg). Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44975Burgher Christiaan Johannes ( Petrus) Schoeman, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 16. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44916Burgher Pieter Willem Adriaan Senekal, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 29. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44821Burgher Theunis Snyman, Boer Forces, aged 49. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44801Burgher Jacobus Coenraad Strauss, Boer Forces (Sanderton, ward Blesbokspruit Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44685Burgher Willem Jacob Swanepoel, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 49. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
43551Burgher Swart, Boer Forces, aged 45. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44669Burgher Petrus Albertus Swart, Boer Forces (Kroonstad). Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
44663Burgher Chiel Swarts, Boer Forces (Standerton Commando). Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44645Burgher A.m. Theron, Boer Forces (Heidelberg Commando). Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44587Burgher Izak Gerhardus Jacobus Van Aswegen, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 25. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44570Burgher Johannes Hendrik Visser Van Bratt, Boer Forces (Johannesburg), aged 31. Killed in action, Field Hospital.
1900
44300Burgher Johannes Lodewyk Diederik Van Niekerk, Boer Forces (Middelburg Commando), aged 23. Killed in action, Peter Heights.
1900
44136Burgher Hendrik Jacobus Van Vuuren, Boer Forces (Heidelberg Commando), aged 18. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46113Burgher Jan Johannes Van Vuuren, Boer Forces, aged 19. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
46108Burgher Ockert Michiel Van Vuuren, Boer Forces (Middelburg Commando), aged 29. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44548Burgher Johannes Petrus Louis Van Den Berg, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 44. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44476Burgher Lucas Gerhardus Van Der Merwe, Boer Forces (Krugersdorp), aged 29. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
44005Burgher George Philippus J. Vergottini, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando), aged 32. Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
43950Burgher Roelof Gerhardus Visagie, Boer Forces (Wakkerstroom Commando), aged 37. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
43939Burgher Richard Frederik Visser, Boer Forces (Vryheid), aged 19. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1900
43910Burgher Vorster, Boer Forces (Kroonstad), aged 21. Killed in action, Paardeberg.
1900
43808Burgher Willemsen, Boer Forces (Pretoria Commando), aged 20. Killed in action, Pietershoogte.
1901
44902Burgher Markus Johannes Albertus Slabbert, Boer Forces (Fauresmith), aged 39. Killed in action, Philipstown KK.
1901
44503Burgher Hendrik Van Der Merwe, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Hartebeestfontein near Wyksrust.
1901
47835Burgher Tobias Benjamin Wiese, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 23. Died of tuberculosis while a prisoner of war, Ceylon.
1902
47453Burgher Nicolaas Theodorus Beukes, Boer Forces (Prinsloo, Bethlehem Commando). Killed in action, Wilgehoek, Lindleydist.
1902
43499Burgher Burger, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Doornfontein.
1902
47114Burgher Klaas Burger, Boer Forces (Lindley Commando), aged 23. Killed in action, Pienaarsplaas, Koornfontein.
1902
46522Burgher Jacob Erasmus, Boer Forces (Heilbron), aged 24. Killed in action, "Klipfontein", Frankfort.
1902
49637Lieutenant P J Handcock, Bush Veldt Carbineers. Executed by firing squad, at Pretoria.
1902
43561Burgher Mears, Boer Forces, aged 68. Killed in action, Charlestown.
1902
49636Lieutenant H H Morant, Bush Veldt Carbineers. Executed by firing squad, at Pretoria.
1902
45008Burgher Jacob Philippus Mare (Japie) Schabort, Boer Forces (Pretoria Commando), aged 22. Killed in action, British Hosp, Middelburg.
1902
44614Burgher Corelis Janse Uys, Boer Forces, aged 60. Killed in action, Mooilaagte,/Heilbron Hospital.
1902
44610Burgher Cornelis Johannes Uys, Boer Forces, aged 61. Killed in action, Vryburg.
1916
15999Second Lieutenant Andrew William McGregor, 9th Bn. (Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)), aged 22. Killed in action.
1916
17529Private William Morrison, 1384, "C" Coy. (3rd South African Infantry), aged 43. Missing in action, Egypt.
1917
5726Labourer Mabogoane Dikgape, 12341, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.
1917
8572Private Henry Sealby Grant, 8275, 1st South African Infantry. Killed in action.
1917
9597Lance Corporal George William Hedges, 1694, 1st South African Infantry, aged 24. Missing, Death Presumed.
1917
12921Private Arthur Leslie Lang, 9436, 3rd South African Infantry. Died of wounds.
1917
13575Follower Daniel Lifatoa, 7988, Cape Coloured Labour Regiment. Died on active service.
1917
14620Private Small Makakamela, 9035, 4th Bn. (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died of pneumonia, at No. 2 Stationary Hospital, Dieppe.
1917
17724Corporal Jeremiah Mampuru, 2707, 2nd Bn. (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died of pneumonia, at No. 4 Stationary Hospital.
1917
14976Labourer April Manong, 18120, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Kilwa.
1917
15800Private James McAllister, 1481, 2nd Bn. (Rhodesia Regiment). Died at sea, en route East Africa to Cape Town.
1917
17671Driver Frans Motibashoko, 17962, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Kilwa.
1917
20500Second Lieutenant Edwin Albert Pope, 8th Squadron (Royal Flying Corps), aged 27. Killed in action.
1917
20999Labourer Jacob Ramakgoe, 17836, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Kilwa.
1917
22040Labourer Alec Rumalo, 2811, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Died of malaria, at Kitambe.
1917
22757Donkey Driver Jafta Seretoane, 12009, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Died of malaria, at Durban.
1917
28444Private Herbert Dale Williams, 10404, 1st South African Infantry, aged 26. Died of pneumonia.
1918
11783Private Kandawiri, M/972, Rhodesia Native Regiment. Died of dysentery, at Zomba.
1918
41351Native Constable Mkanzi, 1413, 3rd Regiment (South African Mounted Rifles). Killed by lightning.
1918
22517Sergeant Major Charles Scott, D/49, South African Pioneers. Died of blackwater fever.
1919
3440Corporal Patrick William Carroll, 207, 2nd (South African Rifles). Died of heart failure.
1939
33815Lieutenant Hugh Cecil Hawkesley Webb, P1/7160, "B" Coy. (Special Service Battalion), aged 26. Died in aircraft accident. Hawker Hart I #348, crashed near Halfway House.
1941
4246Corporal Pierre Barthelmy Colin, 180039, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 42. Committed suicide, self inflicted gun shot wound.
1942
1182Sub-Lieutenant Alexander Irwin Barr, 69814, H.M.S.A.S. Southern Sea (South African Navy (Corps)), aged 28. Killed in action, air raid in Tobruk Harbour.
1942
2286Lieutenant Thennis Jacobua Petrus Botha, 103560, 24 Squadron. Killed in action, shot down by Bf109s near Bir el Baheira, in Douglas Boston Mk III #Z2175.
1942
10930Private Joseph D Jacobson, 53117, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Armoured Corps (Corps)), aged 28. Killed in action.
1942
10931Pupil Pilot Ralph Jacobson, 143452, 24 Air School, aged 22. Died in Aircraft Accident, crashed near Nigel, in Miles M.19 Master Mk II/III #2804.
1942
11101Air Mechanic Henry James Jarvis, 212346, South African Air Force (Corps), aged 55. Died of cancer of the lung.
1942
11251Pupil Pilot Colin Renison Johnson, 206013, 24 Air School, aged 27. Killed in aircraft accident, crashed near Nigel, in Miles M.19 Master Mk II/III #2804.
1942
21189Corporal Henry Grey Forbes Rawson, 53180, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Armoured Corps (Corps)), aged 28. Killed in action.
1943
2675Driver Woolf Bromberg, T/210807, Royal Army Service Corps (Corps), aged 33. Died on active service.

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