Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
31 October 2009	33894	Alwyn Wolfaardt 1994-03-11	I have been searching for my 2 x grandfather, George Whitehouse, and I'm sure this must be him. I do hope so and as soon as I fid out any further information I'll continue his story. — Veronica Bowers
27 October 2009	33776	Rifleman Diederick Johannes Vorster Services School · 1975-06-19	Dirkie Vorster died just after his 19th bithday. I would have been born by that time, but the shock had a devastating affeck on my mother and I was only born in September. Iam his sister Tina. Rest in piece my brother,… — Tina Bezuidenhout
26 October 2009	31864	Gunner Mere South African Artillery (Corps) · 1998-08-01	This person is my grandfather, Hermanus Jacobus van Niekerk, born on 16 November 1884. He joined as a 16 year old the commando of General Melt van Schoor and survived the ABW. When he returned to their farm in the Wepen… — Herman van Niekerk
26 October 2009	31945	Lance Corporal William Francis Moag 7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-02-23	We used to be good friends and I knew his family well. As far as I can remember Willie was shot by one of his own when he wandered out of the " TB " (temporary base) one night to have a leak. On his return he was shot w… — RIP Willie Herman vd Schyff
26 October 2009	30531	Rifleman Johannes Barend Greyling 1 Parachute Battalion · 1978-08-12	I was at his military funeral in Wepener and can still remember the singing of the workers from the Greyling family farm at the graveside. It was a day of sincere grief for all present - fellow Parabats, friends and fam… — JG
24 October 2009	33089	Lance Corporal Wouter Theron Steenkamp 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action 4 th January 1984
24 October 2009	32997	Rifleman Mathys Cornelius Smit 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-12-31	Killed in Action 31 st December 1983
24 October 2009	32838	Rifleman Derick John Schronen 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-12-31	Killed in Action 31 st December 1983 Niel Wiid
24 October 2009	32574	Rifleman Pieter Daniel Pretorius 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action 4 th January 1984
24 October 2009	32571	Rifleman Johannes Lodewicus Pretorius 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action 4 th January 1984 Niel Wiid
24 October 2009	32455	Rifleman Leon Frederick Pearson 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action (Tank took out Ratel) 4 th January 1984
24 October 2009	31404	Rifleman Daniel Abraham Louw 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action (Tank took out Ratel) 4 th January 1984
24 October 2009	31332	Second Lieutenant Pieter Marius Liebenberg 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-12-31	Killed in Action (23mm in the head) 31 st December 1983 Niel Wiid
24 October 2009	31305	Rifleman George Alexander Lennox 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action (Tank took out Ratel) 4 th January 1984
24 October 2009	31259	Rifleman Gabriel Pieter Le Roux 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-12-31	Killed in Action. 31 st December 1983 Niel Wiid
24 October 2009	31167	Gunner Gilderoy Kruger 10 Anti Aircraft Regiment · 1984-01-15	The young (18) A.A. Gunner blown in half by a 20mm shell. 15 th January 1984 Niel Wiid
24 October 2009	30709	Rifleman Hendrik Andre (Alie) Heyns 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action (Tank took out Ratel) 4 th January 1984
24 October 2009	30396	Rifleman Brian Geen 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1984-01-04	Killed in Action (Tank took out Ratel) 4 th January 1984 Niel Wiid
23 October 2009	30194	Corporal Theunis Antonie Duvenhage 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-09	On 11 November 1987 the leading elements of Combat Group Bravo (4SAI) came under small-arms fire during the afternoon during their attack on FAPLA. The order was given for all troops to step out of the Ratels and start… — Andries Groenewald
22 October 2009	31381	Lance Corporal Johan Adam Lotriet South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1988-01-05	My name is Gunther Mynhardt. I was stationed at Makalani base in Oshakati during this time. I was a platoon sergeant for the storm pioneers and was asked to do a final kit inspection before these men moved out on patrol… — Gunther Mynhardt
20 October 2009	30343	Gunner Wilfred Albert Forster South African Field Artillery · 1929-04-02	The Natal Carbineers were sent out to End Hill to extricate some Imperial Light Horse and in doing so lost Charles Taunton who was hit through in the chest. Captain Knapp of the Imperial Light Horse was also killed. Ref:
20 October 2009	18920	Private Thomas Patrick Nolan 3rd South African Infantry · 1917-09-20	The Natal Carbineers were sent out to End Hill to extricate some Imperial Light Horse and in doing so lost Charles Taunton who was hit through in the chest. Captain Knapp of the Imperial Light Horse was also killed. Ref…
15 October 2009	46414	Burgher Jurie J. Geldenhuys Winburg Commando · 1900-03-07	Lourens Pieter A Geldenhuys, aged 68, died 22nd January 1902 and buried in the Kanatta cemetery, Colombo, Ceylon. — Prop Geldenhuys
15 October 2009	30071	Sergeant Pierre James Digue 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-09	Sgt Pierre Digue was our platoon commander and was killed in 1987. Our platoon is holding a reunion this month and we have nade a DVD containing pictures of the border as well as our time in camp. I would like to send o…
13 October 2009	32697	Corporal Rian Rix South African Commandos · 1979-04-13	I remember well , I had returned from patrol and was assigned gate guard duty , when cpl Rix and his section left the base , the gate area was flooded from the summer rains,. The following morning we were called from th…
06 October 2009	592	Private Apools Indian and Malay Corps (Corps) · 1946-01-12	Ek onthou vir O/kpl Holder nog baie goed. Hy het altyd gelag met so n stoute vonkel in die oe. Ek was Seksie leier van Peleton 3, Bravo Kompanie, 8SAI tydens die aanval. Sal die troepe wat die dag gesterf het nooit ooit…
28 September 2009	32503	Captain Hendrik Pienaar South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1988-04-13	Date: 1988-04-13 Full Names: Hendrik Pienaar Date of birth: 1962-09-08 Place: Rundu Corps: SA Infantry Corps Military Number: 78402195 PE Death Age: 25 Unit: Sector 70 HQ, Katima Mulilo Awards: Pro Patria Medal Marius
28 September 2009	29603	Major Frederick Wilhelm Christiaan Brits 3 Squadron · 1979-02-15	Maj Frederik Wilhelm Christiaan (Chris) Brits 65851354E Born 08 April 1946. Matriculated 1973 at Hoër Seunskool Hugenote, Springs. Joined the Air force as pupil pilot on 14 Mar 1966. During his career he was attached to… — Conrad Brits
28 September 2009	29601	Captain Anthonie Johannes Brits 8 Squadron · 1973-06-13	Capt Anthonie (Tonie) Johannes Brits 61286936E Born 07 Sep 1944 - Springs, Transvaal (Gauteng). Matriculated in 1972 at Hoër Seunskool Hugenote, Springs. Joined the Army on 03 Jan 1967 and studied B.Mil (B.Com) at the M… — Conrad Brits
28 September 2009	29416	Corporal Hercules Petrus Bester 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-05-07	Ek herleef weer die aand van 7 Mei 1982, al was ek net ses jaar oud, sal ek nooit vergeet wat gebeur het nie. Ons was vannaand (28 Sep 2009) 5 mense bymekaar wat daardie aand op die plaas Ruimte was. Vir Bes en die ande… — Jaco Steyn
27 September 2009	46655	Burgher Cornelis J Du Preez Bethlehem Commando · 1900-02-15	Cornelis Johannes DU PREEZ Jan Mienie
27 September 2009	46655	Burgher Cornelis J Du Preez Bethlehem Commando · 1900-02-15	Born Bethlehem 09 March 1873 - Died 14 February 1900. Father - Ignatius Petrus DU PREEZ - Mother - Cornelia Margaretha Susara SCHEEPERS Jan Mienie
23 September 2009	14725	Private Josias Makwena (Mokoena) South African Native Labour Corps (Corps) · 1917-02-21	F Galloway Corporal 4223 South Staffordshire Reg entitled to Q.S.A. clasps transvaal- wittebergen-cape Colony.K.S.A. J.Galloway
22 September 2009	32210	Captain Johan Nel South African Medical Health Service · 1998-09-22	The real story, I was there. In Operation Boleas, a South African military intervention force invaded Lesotho in September 1998, on request of the Lesotho Government to restore law and order following a Military attempt… — Me
19 September 2009	29875	Rifleman Daryl Peter Croeser 1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-07-30	I was on the same patrol on this fateful day and in 1983 I went on another mission called Operation Askari when I lost another rifleman by the name of Callie Fourie. I will never forget Croeser and Fourie. You will alwa… — Anthony Kruger
18 September 2009	30282	Trooper Pieter Gabriel Eybers South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1975-05-12	Trooper Eybers was with 1SSB and was an armor car driver and was killed in the Early stages of operation Savannah and was given a military funeral in South Africa Coenie BEKKER
16 September 2009	33099	Corporal Gregory MacKenzie Stewart 44 Parachute Brigade · 1988-03-20	Greg had completed his 2 years as a Parabat and Pathfinder. Trained at Tempe then based in Odangwa with RECES. Did many foot patrols in Angola and was even wounded in the leg. (1985-1986) Started to reintegrate into soc…
10 September 2009	30362	Rifleman Johan Carel Fourie Regiment Groot Karoo · 1983-12-31	More info here Regiment Mooirivier and South African Transborder Operations into Angola during 1975/76 and 1983/84 Jakes Louw
27 August 2009	29183	Rifleman Abraham 101 Battalion · 1987-10-31	Died in Operation Firewood against Swapo - Nindango Angola John Dovey
21 August 2009	31068	Private Clifton Brian Kilian South African Ammunition Corps (Corps) · 1987-05-20	Clifton was crushed by a truck entering the base where he was standing gaurd. He was still a kid. I attended his funeral in Uitenhage Eastern Cape. Rifleman 86361623 BG. — John Doe