Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
20 September 2011	30281	Rifleman Wayne Vallentine Ewels 1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31	Brave souls each and everyone that passed that fateful day 31/10/1987. Dear friend and remembered each day Wayne Ewels small in stature like myself, but with heart of a lion.I have and will always live each day to its b… — EWEN SMITH
13 September 2011	5000	Sergeant John Danvers Military Labour Corps (Corps) · 1918-03-04	I first met Johan Calitz in 1979 at the start of our second fase training in Potchefstroom. He slept in the bunk next to me for a few weeks before i was sent to Loopspruit SAMS base for my medical training. On my return…
13 September 2011	30451	Rifleman Immanuel Gabriel 101 Battalion · 1985-02-06	Gabriel was killed in an ambush during a follow up operation. He was a part of Romeo Mike 4 Steve Grenfell (Lt RM4)
11 September 2011	33552	Staff Sergeant Johannes Petrus Van Niekerk Sector 20 · 1986-08-21	S.SGT Van Niekerk was based in Rundu, Sector 20 and formed part of the Intelligence team. While operating with the team across the border he was shot by a member of 201 Battalion as he climbed into a Buffel. C.Dicks
09 September 2011	3377	Lieutenant John Philip Carlisle 21 Squadron · 1943-04-14	My gran, Jean Lyster (nee Matthews), was married to Jack Carlisle. I managed to get a copy of Jack's medical record - he went to King Edward School in JHB and worked as a company secretary at the Pretoria News before he… — Susan Comrie
08 September 2011	1434	Lieutenant Keith Charles Beddy Royal Flying Corps · 1918-02-06	Cpl. Truebody's call sign was 45 Charlie. His crew were evacuated under fire by Robert George Kanes who stuffed them into his own Eland. He then drove out with the damaged Eland thus recovering the body of the deceased… — Oelof
07 September 2011	29462	Lance Corporal Gerhardus Daniel Blignaut 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-05-04	Hi, I would like to say that Blikkies was a very humble person, with a very good sence of humor. Without going into detail, I would like to mention that he was shot in an ambush close to Rundu on the morning of 04 May 1…
02 September 2011	5000	Sergeant John Danvers Military Labour Corps (Corps) · 1918-03-04	1197 Remmington was killed during night op in 1978 in vehicle roll over while pursuing a large group of SWAPO insurgents who had been causing havoc in the farming community around Tsumeb. — EW Hillary
02 September 2011	30553	Corporal Renier Niccolaas Grobler 21 Squadron · 1971-05-26	A young speedy winger by the name of Renier Grobler had a phenomenal rise to Bok colours in 1969. He made his debut when Northern Transvaal beat the 1969 Australians 13-3 and scored a try. He would play two more games f… — Anon
30 August 2011	33943	Rifleman Zondi Durban Light Infantry · 2007-01-17	Rifleman Zondi was in the back of a Samil-20, having just been picked up with the rest of his section after doing twelve hours duty at one of the border posts with the Eastern Cape. He was involved in "OPS HUMANE" to pr… — John Dovey
29 August 2011	30891	Lance Corporal Alan Rodger Jones 1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-10-11	Alan was my good mate and partner in all sorts of mischief. We both matriculated from Alexandra High School in Pietermaritzburg and went to Scottsville Presbyterian Church. Alan was posted to 1 SAI and I was posted to I… — Geoff Stedman
28 August 2011	34509	Lance Sergeant Dlamuka 1996-04-04	Trooper Robert Worswick was 26 years of age when he enlisted into Damant's Horse. He was 5 feet 9 inches tall with a fair complexion and light brown hair. He came from Bowen Terrace in New Farm, a suburb of Brisbane in… — Alan Williams
24 August 2011	30757	Captain John Alexander Anderson Howitson Service School (asc) · 1979-11-08	The Late Capt John Howitson was my brother in Law, married to my sister Marianne (nee van Graan). Marianne was at the time of John`s death pregnant with their 4rd child, Jean who was born about 7/8 weeks after his death… — Coen van Graan
23 August 2011	31274	Rifleman Terrence Rodney Le Roux 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-05-27	TERRY, HE WAS ONE OF MY BEST BUDDIES AT SCHOOL. AN ABSOLUTE GENTLEMAN AND WELL MANNERED. PLAYED WING WITH ME AT FULL BACK FOR OUR SCHOOL'S 1ST RUGBY TEAM. I STILL REMEMBER THE NIGHT WE HAD SOME BEERS BEFORE HE LEFT FOR… — CHRIS LOTTER
23 August 2011	33867	Corporal Mark Anthony Wilcox South African Commandos · 1977-11-26	MY NAME IS CHRIS J LOTTER. I WAS THE OPS MEDIC AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. HE WAS STILL ALIVE WHEN WE ARRIVED BY CHOPPER. A CASPER FROM THE KOEVOET UNIT DETONATED A CHEESE MINE THE PREVIOUS DAY. SWAPO THEN PLANTED ANO… — CHRIS LOTTER CHRIS LOTTER
22 August 2011	29670	Rifleman Daniel Louis Buys South African Commandos · 1977-12-11	MY NAME IS CHRIS J LOTTER. I WAS THE OPS MEDIC WHEN THIS ACCIDENT OCCURED. DOC RICK MORRISON AND MYSELF TRIED TO SAVE BUYS AND WILLCOX. BUYS DIED OF SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WILLCOX FROM CHEST INJURIES...THE ROLLBAR ON… — CHRIS LOTTER
12 August 2011	31274	Rifleman Terrence Rodney Le Roux 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-05-27	Hi I attended the funeral in Palabora representing 5SAI Bn Very Sad then Sgt Gary Meyer Lt Col Gary Meyer (Ret)
09 August 2011	32096	Second Lieutenant Andries Muller South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1976-01-18	2Lt A Muller was from 2SSB in Zeerust Mike James
04 August 2011	29860	Second Lieutenant John Harold Cox 5 Squadron · 1975-11-10	John Harold Cox was stationed as a pilot on Impala light fighter aircraft at 5 Squadron, Air Force Base Durban (5 Sqn, AFB DBN). On 10 Nov 75 he was en route on a low-level flight from Durban to Bloemfontein (AFB Bloems…
01 August 2011	33824	Lance Corporal Andre Christiaan Weideman 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-12-31	Ons het nou 'n mooi gedenk-muur by die Voortrekker Monument vir die manne, in die lekker sonskyn en vo?ltjies wat in die bome sing, en 'n jaarlikse parade vir die manne wat se name op die muur is. — Jaap Lourens
31 July 2011	31406	Major Erasmus Johannes Louw 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-09-09	I was a Jan 1983 intake to 8SAI for National Service . It was baking hot and basics and beyond was hell for us at the time . Training was hard but looking back it made us into good soldiers . Some of the rank were most… — RIP sir Eric
30 July 2011	33443	Trooper Abraham Daniel Van Der Merwe South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	My name is Bobby Thomson. I was in Katima Mulilo that night. I was a gunner and served at the mortar locating radar (32 Loc Battery) which was situated on a tower next to the heli pad. The second red eye landed between…
30 July 2011	32843	Trooper Jan Jurgens Roets Schutte South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	My name is Bobby Thomson. I was in Katima Mulilo that night. I was a gunner and served at the mortar locating radar (32 Loc Battery) which was situated on a tower next to the heli pad. The second red eye landed between…
30 July 2011	31315	Trooper Laurie Johannes (Lollo) Lesch South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	My name is Bobby Thomson. I was in Katima Mulilo that night. I was a gunner and served at the mortar locating radar (32 Loc Battery) which was situated on a tower next to the heli pad. The second red eye landed between…
30 July 2011	29444	Trooper Kevin John Biggs South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	My name is Bobby Thomson. I was in Katima Mulilo that night. I was a gunner and served at the mortar locating radar (32 Loc Battery)which was situated on a tower next to the heli pad. The second red eye landed between u…
30 July 2011	29396	Trooper Pieter Benade South African Technical Services Corps (Corps) · 1978-05-11	My name is Bobby Thomson. I was in Katima Mulilo that night. I was a gunner and served at the mortar locating radar (32 Loc Battery) which was situated on a tower next to the heli pad. The second red eye landed between… — Bobby Thomson
29 July 2011	33351	Captain John Guy Twaddle 31 Squadron · 1982-08-09	I remember the day clearly, even though it was nearly 30 years ago !! I was a Parabat, sitting in the door of a Puma next to the one that was shot down. It was terrible seeing my mates go down...knowing there was nothin… — Shane Yates
27 July 2011	30858	Warrant Officer Class II Olaf Volmer Jensen 2 South African Infantry Battalion · 1974-09-11	We were training with the no 7/8 handgrenade in Walvis Bay and were throwing in pairs. Jack Lovell and another trooper Hazell were up next. When they pulled the pin out the detonator came out and Jack was told to "Gooi… — Greg Lawrence
26 July 2011	32512	Trooper Warren John Pieters 1 Special · 1990-11-15	His name was Warren Pieters and we were in 1SSB. He died en route from a training exercise. He originally came from East London and was a good friend. — W Otten
26 July 2011	29462	Lance Corporal Gerhardus Daniel Blignaut 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-05-04	J W Black blackman@telkomsa.net 2011-07-26 00:06:48 — J W Black
22 July 2011	802627	Record #802627	Rfn Arthur Wellington Senekal B Company 1981 - 1983 1 Parachute Bn Arthur arthur.senekal@bcsgroup.co.za 2011-07-22 09:32:35 Information Contributions to this website are not only welcome, they are vital. Please add Stor…
20 July 2011	33462	Gunner Jaco Petrus Van Der Merwe South African Artillery (Corps) · 1988-08-19	At that stage I had been in Angola for 7 months myself. I didn't know JP personally but we were together in the convoy being extracted back to Namibia. We had stopped at a river to give everyone an opportunity to wash c… — Gnr GJ Geldenhuys
12 July 2011	30719	Lieutenant Douglas Gerard Hinds Regiment Christiaan Beyers · 1976-04-22	One of the earliest memories of my life was the story my Dad told me about Dougie Hinds, when I was a little boy and my Dad returned from the Border... Up to this day, my father has told us almost nothing about his time…
07 July 2011	31229	Rifleman Willem Johannes Landman 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-05-14	He was with 8 SAI stationed at Okalongo in the 52 area. He was killed with 4 or 5 other rifleman in early May 1980 (8th I think)in a hand grenade explosion in the base. I cannot recall the names of the other persons but…
05 July 2011	35466	Detective Sergeant Richard Thomas Luther 1924-07-26	It is believe this soldier is Charles Evens Sherratt, son of Thomas Sherratt and Emma (Evens). Brother of Thomas Henry Sherratt. Charles was born 1858 in Stepney Wendy Sherratt Hogan
05 July 2011	32221	Second Lieutenant Petrus Johannes Stephanus Nel 32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1982-03-13	I was the chopper pilot providing topcover on that mission and uplifted Nellas body from the contact area.If anyone wants a detailed account of the battle and the circumstances,you can contact me on my email. lt.col. — Charlie Bent
04 July 2011	33796	Staff Sergeant David John Ward 101 Battalion · 1984-03-11	David (first names David John) was a second cousin. A great guy. Date of death was 11 March 1984, my tenth birthday. I remember that we were sitting and eating cake safely in Jo'burg when my gran suddenly had a panic at…
01 July 2011	30565	Major Lucas Gerhardus Grundling 2 Field Engineer Regiment · 1978-09-07	The roll of honor is about my father, not the idiot Leonie. The only invitation I want, is to my mother, Annatjie's, funeral, unless that has already happen. I have had to learn not to need or depend, or want family so;… — Luanica Grundling
29 June 2011	30910	Rifleman Joseph Benjamin Ruben Jordaan 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-08-18	Jorry was killed the same day as hans marits{900}. — AL Matthee
29 June 2011	30232	Trooper Dennis Michael Elworthy South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	My name is Johan van Loggerenberg. I was one off the permanently based poeple in the SAW . i was sleeping in the bugalo that was destroyed.the medic that slept next to me ( Biggs ) was killed that night. I was in the OP… — Johan van Loggerenberg