Short codes for statistics. KIA, MIA and DOW are the combat set; the rest group accidents, disease, and other deaths. The long narrative stays on each person record.
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Unit | Force | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31512 | Majova | Lizile | L | Lance Corporal | Group 6 | RAF Wattisham | 2001-04-07 | |
| 31509 | Mahlio | Lebelo Ernst | M J J | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 113 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1982-07-25 |
| 31497 | Mahlako | Matheadiro Samson | M S | Lance Corporal | South African Infantry Corps | 21 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1992-05-25 |
| 31496 | Mahlaba | Legadime Timothy | L T | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 7 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1994-09-27 |
| 31493 | Mahasha | Lawrence Phetole | L P | Lance Corporal | South African Infantry Corps | 7 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1992-11-20 |
| 31490 | Maguire | Craig Adrian | C A | Lance Corporal | South African Training Corps | Army Battle School | SADF | 1990-08-04 |
| 35575 | Magubane | Elliot | P V | Constable | South African Police | Jabulani Crime Prevention Unit, Soweto | 1993-05-08 | |
| 31489 | Magoro | First Name Unknown | M S | Corporal | South African Air Force | 121 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1998-06-22 |
| 31484 | Magengenene | Emily | E | Rifleman | Group 33 | 121 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1998-11-01 |
| 31474 | Madubela | Sibusiso | S | Lieutenant | South African Infantry Corps | 1 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1999-09-16 |
| 31466 | MacLean | John Francis | J F | Rifleman | Norther | 1 Maintenance Unit | 1980-11-14 | |
| 40854 | MacDonald | Roderick Ian | R I | Second Lieutenant | Grey Scouts | 1st Battalion | 1977-02-01 | |
| 35487 | Mabaso | Jacob H | J H | Constable | South African Police | Western Cape | 1993-05-28 | |
| 31446 | Mabasa | Tumpeng Lion | T S | Rifleman | SA Army | 7 South African Infantry Battalion | Unknown | |
| 31445 | Mabanne | Tumpeng Lion | T L | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 7 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1994-09-27 |
| 41919 | Maarogawye | Mojaleta Phillip | M P | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 115 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1994-07-09 |
| 35738 | MAMELA or MEMELA | Johannes | E | Constable | South African Police | Municipal Police | 1995-12-25 | |
| 35464 | Luningo | Johan Mfanufikile | M | Sergeant | South African Police | Ermelo Municipal Police | 1998-12-14 | |
| 35463 | Lukhele | Johan Mfanufikile | J M | Constable | South African Police | Ermelo Municipal Police | 1991-08-25 | |
| 31429 | Luiters | William Raymond | W R | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 4 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1985-08-09 |
| 31425 | Luciano | Sabino | S | Rifleman | South West African Territory Force | 32 (Buffalo) Battalion | SADF | 1977-01-26 |
| 31405 | Louw | Daniel Johannes | D J | Private | South African Cape Corps | 1 Sa Cape | SADF | 1981-03-27 |
| 31381 | Lotriet | Johan Adam | J A | Lance Corporal | South African Armoured Corps | 10 Armoured Car Squadron | SADF | 1988-01-05 |
| 31378 | Loots | Christo | C | Bombardier | South African Artillery | 4 Field Regiment | SADF | 1978-06-15 |
| 31372 | Londt | Martinus | M | Lance Corporal | South African Engineer Corps | 2 Field Engineer Regiment | SADF | 1984-04-24 |
| 31371 | Londo | Tertius Gideon | I | Lance Corporal | South West African Territory Force | 101 Battalion | SADF | 1986-05-15 |
| 31363 | Lombard | Johannes Frederick | J F | Warrant Officer Class I | South African Infantry Corps | 1 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1999-09-16 |
| 31364 | Lombard | Johannes Jacobus | J J | Captain | South African Infantry Corps | 4 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1970-02-05 |
| 31370 | Lombard | Tertius Gideon | T G | Sergeant | South African Infantry Corps | 1 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1999-09-16 |
| 31322 | Levin | Louis Christo Philip | L C P | Gunner | South African Artillery | 14 Field Regiment | SADF | 1981-08-09 |
| 38548 | Lester | Jeremy Oliver | J O | Patrol Officer | British South Africa Police | Auxilliary Police Reserve | 1977-10-12 | |
| 35405 | Lesole | Patrick | J T | Constable | South African Police | Eastern Cape | 1991-11-23 | |
| 35404 | Lesofe | Patrick | T D | Inspector | South African Police Service | Eastern Cape | 2005-07-29 | |
| 35403 | Lesoetsa | Patrick | S J | Constable | South African Police | District 39 Johannesburg | 1991-12-18 | |
| 35402 | Lesiba | Patrick | B S | Lance Sergeant | South African Police | District 39 Johannesburg | 1991-10-05 | |
| 31300 | Lemmer | Michael Gerrard | M G | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 2 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1977-08-11 |
| 31291 | Leisanyane | Chere Michael | C M | Corporal | South African Logistical Services | Orange Free State Command Maintenance Unit | SANDF | 1998-06-01 |
| 31279 | Lebelo | Lesibana Johan | L J | Rifleman | Norther | 2 Sqdn. | 1995-01-29 | |
| 39590 | Lawrence | Frank Rodney | F R | Sergeant | Rhodesian Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | 1979-09-02 | |
| 31240 | Laue | Michael Harold | M H | Warrant Officer Class I | South African Commandos | Umvoti Commando | SANDF | 1994-11-21 |
| 31233 | Langa | Matsobane Jacob | M J | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 7 South African Infantry Battalion | SANDF | 1994-09-27 |
| 35340 | Langa | Johannes Adriaan | M S | Constable | South African Police | 13 Dist (East London) CE Div | 1984-09-13 | |
| 35341 | Langa | Johannes Adriaan | M S | Constable | South African Police | 13 Dist (East London) CE Div | 1993-12-12 | |
| 35342 | Langa | Johannes Adriaan | Z | Special Sergeant | South African Police | 13 Dist (East London) CE Div | 1992-12-02 | |
| 31220 | Laing | Bruce | B | Private | SA Army | 15 Sqdn. | Unknown | |
| 31219 | Laidlaw | Kevin Edward | K E | Private | South African Air Force | 15 Sqdn. | SADF | 1975-11-04 |
| 31209 | Labuschagne | Johann | J | Trooper | South African Armoured Corps | 61 Mechanised Battalion Group | SADF | 1987-02-07 |
| 31213 | Labuschagne | Paul | P | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 8 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1982-12-11 |
| 31191 | Kudumo | Patrick | P | Rifleman | 902 Battalion | 117 South African Infantry Battalion | SADF | 1984-03-04 |
| 31186 | Kruger | Petrus Frederick Johannes | P F J | Private | Army Service Corps | South African | 1965-07-29 |