Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
02 July 2001	32429	Lieutenant Laurence Walter Parsonson South African Air Force · 1952-01-06	Lt L.W. Parsonson was briefed to lead "A" Flight on an interdiction mission against a railroad yard at YC4394. En route his No.4 reported that he had engine problems, so Lt Parsonson ordered him to return to base, escor…
02 July 2001	33062	Second Lieutenant Robert Leslie Staats South African Air Force · 1952-01-17	2Lt R.L. Staats had just recently returned for a second tour of operations, and was authorised to test Mustang 374, which had just undergone a maintenance check. He was seen circling K-10 airfield but when he failed to…
02 July 2001	30624	Captain Richard Arthur Harburn South African Air Force · 1952-02-11	A four aircraft 'C' Flight formation, led by Lt Baransky, were en route to their assigned target at CT062459. After climbing through cloud to 1000 feet, Capt R.A. Harburn, flying in the No.2 position, reported that his…
02 July 2001	33216	Lieutenant David Lacey Taylor South African Air Force · 1952-03-20	Six aircraft, led by Commandant Dick Clifton, were tasked with flak suppression during a series of 18 Fighter Bomber Wing attacks on the railway between Sunchon and Kuadong-ni, also known as 'Butterfly Bend'. While maki…
02 July 2001	30743	Lieutenant John Owen Holtzhausen South African Air Force · 1952-04-10	Major Mouton led a three aircraft flight, comprising himself, Lt J.O. Holtzhausen in the No.2 position and Capt van der Merwe in the No.3 position. Their target was a railroad at YE5004, which they attacked from 7500 fe…
02 July 2001	31150	Captain Rudolph Paul Gustaf Kotzenberg South African Air Force · 1952-08-22	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…
02 July 2001	29542	Second Lieutenant Michael Coenraad Botha South African Air Force · 1953-08-28	Major S. Wells led four Sabres on a naval affiliation exercise with HMS Ocean, off the west coast opposite K-55. After pulling out from his mock attack, 2Lt M.C. Botha reported that both his alternate and emergency syst…
03 July 2001	32731	Lieutenant Michael Hope Rorke South African Air Force · 1951-05-15	Lt M.H. Rorke was one of three pilots preparing to take off from K-16 on their third mission of the day, their target being a well camouflaged supply dump near Singye. During his take of run, Lt Rorke's aircraft became…
03 July 2001	31335	Second Lieutenant Tertius Liebenberg South African Air Force · 1951-06-09	2Lt T. Liebenberg, a new pilot in the squadron, was about to undertake his first mission from K-10. Take off time was approximately 07H00 and 2Lt Liebenberg, in the No.4 position, was the last to take off. As his aircra…
06 July 2001	30152	Rifleman Jacque Samuael Du Preez South African Intelligence Corps · 1982-05-11	I knew Jacques du Preez as a gentle, thoughtful person when we were in school together. Apparently he was teaching local children in South West Africa and one night his bungalow was hit by a mortar. Unknown
17 July 2001	29875	Rifleman Daryl Peter Croeser South African Infantry Corps · 1982-07-30	At the bottom of one of John's photos, marked "memorial", is a Sktr DP Croezer. He was at school with me and active in Settlers High cadets, at that stage affiliated to the Regiment and dominated by SSgt Tex Silva. I am… — Andre Van Der Bijl
18 July 2001	30535	Rifleman Floris Marthinus Griessel Group 34 · 1983-01-06	So ver bekend aan my was Sktr. Griesel lid van die Goudveld Kommando. Op 6 Januarie 1983 was Sktr. Griesel saam met 7 ander lede van die Goudveld Kommando op n roetiene patrollie toe hul voertuig n landmyn in die Kaokov…
19 July 2001	30157	Rifleman Barthlomeus Jacobus Du Toit Group 34 · 1983-01-06	B.J. Du Toit 2001-07-19 23:03:06 <a href="main.php?page=
27 July 2001	33162	Sapper Michael Colin Suter 25 Field Engineers Regiment · 1988-02-04	Michael (a sapper) was killed in action supporting the parabats at an unknown location in Angola. The APC that he was travelling in was ambushed and Michael was killed by armour piercing rounds. Michael was afriend of m… — Angus Pollitt
07 August 2001	31064	Private Michael Kidd South African Air Force · 1978-11-05	Killed in a shooting accident involving his beat partner, at HSPT AFB . A tragic loss ! — Andy Dickerson
09 August 2001	31429	Rifleman William Raymond Luiters South African Infantry Corps · 1985-08-09	He was shot and killed in action on the S.W.A. & Angola border while on footpatrol.
18 August 2001	31184	Lance Corporal Petrus Kruger South African Infantry Corps · 1981-08-28	Piet Kruger was killed during the battle for Ongiva during Operation Protea in 1981. During an advance under artillery fire, he was wounded by shrapnel and died a short time later.
18 August 2001	30622	Second Lieutenant Stephen Soloman Hansen South African Infantry Corps · 1981-05-20	Lt Hansen (6SAI Battalion)was out on a vehicle patrol with a Buffel. They had patrolled from Okankolo north-east along the Odilla river bed when their Buffel hit a landmines. Two mines under the vehicle were initiated b…
26 August 2001	33923	Corporal Edward Clive Yeo South African Corps of Engineers · 1988-04-19	I believe Cpl Yeo was killed in a landmine incident in Sector 10. He was a sapper and I remember him giving a landmine orientation lecture to Hotel Company, Infantry School in early 1988. Unknown Unknown
28 August 2001	32396	Sergeant Hendrik Albertus Oosthuyse South African Artillery · 1983-12-18	The above was my SGT during my National Service 1983-84. He was killed in Action in early December during Operation Askari. He was part of the Anti-Aircraft team that was dropped off near Caindo in Southern Angola. Duri… — Maarten
29 August 2001	30760	Lance Corporal Brian Albert Hoy 1st Northern Transvaal Regiment · 1988-08-20	Brian Hoy was killed in SWA when the Ratel in which he was travelling (standing in the commanders turret) rolled during an excercise. He was with the 1st Regiment Northern Transvaal (1RNT) He was a gentle and quiet guy…
09 September 2001	21761	Private Alfred Gally (Billy) Rogerson Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces · 1940-04-04	Lieutenant Kenneth Zachary Pollock Macaulay, Loyal North Lancashire Regt. died at Middelbury, Transvaal, 30 January 1901, of wounds received in action three days previously. He was the second son of Col. Charles Macaula…
10 September 2001	29651	Warrant Officer Class II Joseph Johannes Burger South African Infantry Corps · 1978-06-04	I wonder if you could help me. We are searching for details on my father in Law. He died during the Angola War - his name is on the honours list, but we do not have any details on him at all - person no 179. All the det…
10 September 2001	31852	Second Lieutenant Muller Meiring South African Infantry Corps · 1988-06-27	Muller did officers training with me. He was killed when an RPG hit his Ratel. It seems as if there was a miscalculation of enemy position and the two groups stumbled into each other. — Greg Smith
10 September 2001	32580	Lance Corporal William Arthur Frederick (Billy) Price South African Infantry Corps · 1988-02-17	Billy was one of my guys. An unidentified person (enemy???) asked Billy for some water after an attack. The water bottle was booby trapped and went off as he filled it. Billy was killed. — Greg Smith Greg Smith
10 September 2001	31037	Second Lieutenant Neil Rhodes Edward Kennaugh South African Air Force · 1957-03-26	Cpl Tobias arrived in South Africa in December 1901. He was "shot through the heart in a blockhouse trench" in March 1902, one of the very few casualties suffered by 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment. — I have his medal.
06 October 2001	13564	Trooper Johannes Matthys Liebenberg South African Horse · 1916-05-18	I beleive this to be a distant relative of mine. My Grandmother Helen Margaret Whelan (nee Falcon) who is still alive and will be 99 in Nov 01 gave me an outstanding family tree researched by her father. In which there… — A M Whelan UK.
06 October 2001	13565	Trooper Stephen Francis Liebenberg South African Horse · 1916-09-07	I believe this is a distant relative of mine through my Grandmother Helen Margaret Whelan (nee Falcon who is still alive and will be 99 Nov 01). She gave me an outstanding family tree researched by her father. In which…
30 October 2001	5379	Private Maxime Marius De Montille Royal Durban Light Infantry, S.A. Forces · 1940-08-03	I am researching the seige of Mafeking and having read all available diaries medal rolls etc I have no record of this person in Mafeking during the siege. — Please contact
30 October 2001	18577	Private Augustus Tiberias Neser South African Infantry · 1918-10-09	I have no record of Jones FA is this Jones W of Mafeking Town Guard?:Mitchell's M.R. listed Mitchell's Medal Roll. He was killed in front of Dixon's Hotel/Mail office. 31/1 Ross p. 126, piece of shell carried away side… — Contact
30 October 2001	19463	Second Lieutenant Robert Watson Orr London Regiment (London Irish Rifles) · 1915-09-25	Was electrical engineer before the siege. 26/10 Help BP to rig mines -blew up one of the real ones under a Boer ammo carriage. Siege Slip 41. Dec 30. Made public apology re his remarks about the Bech. Rifles. cowerdice… — Contact
30 October 2001	25501	Captain Maurice George Trousdell Army Service Corps · 1917-08-06	Parslow Alf. Mr. War Correspondent, Daily Chronicle, The Graphic. AssSitant Ed. Mafiking Siege Slips Sol Plaatje's Diary. 24/10 Thrown to floor in first bombardment of 94LB gun. He was in cellar of M'king hotel. 31.10/9… — Contact
30 October 2001	28861	Bombardier Walter Wrennall South African Field Artillery · 1916-12-09	I have no record of this person in Mafeking Town Guard during the seige- despite searching all medal rolls, reading all available diaries etc etc. If you do have information of this person in the siege please contact
30 October 2001	29381	Leading Air Mechanic Pieter Johannes Beetge South African Air Force · 1963-02-19	Town Guard Carpenter Mitchell's Medal Roll Dr W Hayes. 1/1 Fatally wounded by (Creeky) shellfire. Ballie p. 101 says " A valuable member of the Garrison". Died of wounds 01/01/1900. These details are taken from my Mafek… — Contact
17 November 2001	32221	Second Lieutenant Petrus Johannes Stephanus Nel South West African Territory Force · 1982-03-13	SWAPO HAD SET UP A NEW INFILTRATION ROUTE INTO THE KAOKOVELD TOWARDS THE END OF 1981 AND WHEN THE SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY LEARNT OF THIS IT WAS DECIDED TO ASAULT THE TRANSIT CAMP BASED AT CAMBENO 40 KILOMETERS NORTH OF THE C…
17 November 2001	33044	Sergeant Ponciano Gomes Silva Soeiro 1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1976-08-23	During a patrol near the Okavango river, a Wolf hit a landmine and was tipped over, killing Sgt P.G. Soeiro and crushing S/Sgt D. Roxo beneath it. The rest of the crew tried to lift it free, but it was too heavy, and he…
17 November 2001	33795	Sergeant Frederick Gerhardus Wannenburg 1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1975-12-07	Cuban and Fapla reinforcements had arrived in the first week of December near Bridge 14, which was located on the Nhia river, on the route from Cela to Quibala. Here they set up an HQ and ammunition dump just north of t…
18 November 2001	31334	Corporal Rowland Ridgard Liebenberg 4th Reconnaissance Regiment · 1985-05-21	Corporal R.R. Liebenberg was killed, and du Toit nearly so, though he remained conscious. The contact was over, and two of South Africa's finest soldiers were dead. While du Toit lay on his stomach, FAPLA soldiers appro…
23 November 2001	30082	Private Alan David Dixon South African Ordnance Services Corps · 1978-04-25	Alan Dixon was a friend of mine in 101 Transport Company, based in Grootfontein. He was driving a Magirus Deutz one night, loaded with supplies for 32 Bn at Nkurenkuru (sp.), when a front tire blew and the vehicle rolle… — Jim J.
24 November 2001	31852	Second Lieutenant Muller Meiring South African Infantry Corps · 1988-06-27	Killed N/E of Calueque (S Angola) on 27 June 1988 Unknown Unknown