Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
18 May 2009	32555	Sergeant Ronald Potgieter Regiment De la Rey · 1981-12-17	Apparantly my brother died on 17th Dec 1981 on the border of SWA while demonstrating how to use a morter bomb. The army claimed he pulled the line himself. Does anybody have more info about what actually happened on tha… — Marius Potgieter
13 May 2009	32677	Sergeant Jose Correia Pinto "Carnaval" "Robbie" Ribeiro 1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1976-08-25	José Correia Pinto Ribeiro, nome de guerre "Carnaval" was a native of the former Portuguese Colony of Guinea Bissau. Carnaval became a parabat serving with the Portuguese Paras in Guinea with the rank of Sergeant. José…
13 May 2009	29895	Staff Sergeant Almerindo Mourao Da Costa 1 Reconnaissance Commando · 1980-02-25	Almerindo Mourão da Costa, was born on the 19th August 1944, in a small village in the north of Portugal. Mourão da Costa was a member of the FLECHAS, elite unit of the DGS in Angola. Almerindo joined the SADF in Februa… — Manuel Ferreira
13 May 2009	33044	Sergeant Ponciano Gomes Silva Soeiro 1 Reconnaissance Commando · 1976-08-23	Ponciano Gomes Soeiro was born in Portugal, where he joined the Portuguese State Police. He was transferred to Angola, early in his career with the DGS, and was stationed in the Uíge Delegation with the rank of Agent 2n… — Manuel Ferreira
13 May 2009	33044	Sergeant Ponciano Gomes Silva Soeiro 1 Reconnaissance Commando · 1976-08-23	Attached to 32 Battalion when he died. Considered one of their own. — Manuel Ferreira
13 May 2009	32675	Lance Corporal Carlos Alberto Correia Pinto Ribeiro 1 Reconnaissance Regiment · 1976-08-19	L Cpl Carlos Alberto Correia Pinto Ribeiro (little Robbie) joined the SADF in 1975. He was a member of 1 Reconnaissance Commando. Little Robbie, as he is fondly remembered by his colleagues, went missing believed killed… — Manuel Ferreira
13 May 2009	1117	Gunner Adam Willem Johannes Barnard South African Artillery (Corps) · 1942-11-28	Francisco Daniel Roxo was born on the 1st of February 1933 in the village of Mogadouro in the Tras os Montes province of Portugal. In 1951 he settled in the Portuguese colony of Mozambique and after a short period with… — Manuel Ferreira
04 May 2009	30232	Trooper Dennis Michael Elworthy South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	My name is Barry Callaghan I was in the attack that night in 1 SSB. Still have bad memories of that horrible night. I was a gunner in 1 SSB and we had just arrived to take over. — Barry Callaghan
02 May 2009	317	Private Henry Peter Alexander Cape Corps · 1942-06-19	It is amazing that just because people heard that we were in Signals, that we had an easy time up there. I was 512 TP in Mpacha and I remember how the stuff used to fly there. Used to go out with 32 BN to triangulate en…
25 April 2009	26277	Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1917-09-20	He was the Post Master at Riversdale until he was transferred to Beaufort West. He was Desmond, William, Edie and Ruth's father. His wife was a Miss Rose. G R Vonarburg (nee Pywell)
25 April 2009	31117	Second Lieutenant Petrus Gerhardus Lourens Koen 61 Mechanised Battalion Group · 1988-09-18	While on patrol, his Ratel started "Snaking" and capsized. Phillip was caught under the Ratel, from the waist down. We were called to assist as 61 Mech was stationed at our base as visitors at the time. I was an Ops Med…
24 April 2009	30529	Sergeant Carel Petrus Greyling 1 Reconnaissance Commando · 1980-04-17	Sgt C P Greyling HC of 1 Recce died on 17 April 1980 in a military vehicle accident in Sector 70, Caprivi Johan Meyer
24 April 2009	30342	Candidate Officer Fred Johann Forster 1 Reconnaissance Commando · 1978-04-09	CO F J Forster of 1 Recce died in shooting incident at Katima Mulilo, accident during "livefire" shooting drills Johan Meyer
24 April 2009	317	Private Henry Peter Alexander Cape Corps · 1942-06-19	Any guys out there from the Grootfontein 'BRUSH' base , from the 1981/82 days? Wishing all of you guy's the best. steve quirke
24 April 2009	29225	Second Lieutenant Jose Raymond Alves 32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1987-09-13	S.TAYLOR IT IS P.PRATT WHERE ARE YOU? P.PRATT
22 April 2009	29672	Trooper Paul Stephanus Buys 1 Special Service Battalion · 1979-11-09	Paul was killed on the Oshikango border post by a booby trap/land mine(s). This was just before the usual 40 days to complete our 2 years national service. Paul was one person who just got on with everyone. He was in my… — Brian Worthington
16 April 2009	32394	Second Lieutenant Phillipus Jocob Rudolph Oosthuizen 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-03-14	Ek was die persoon wat LT. Oosthuisen gehelp het om die B52 op te stel om die spoor rapport deur te sein na Bok van Zyl toe. Ek het ook gehelp om vir Oosie op die 32 Bn Buffel te laai nadat ek hom in die bos gekry het.… — G Bezuidenhoudt
15 April 2009	30191	Rifleman Robert Glenn Dunn 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-02-05	Robert Dunn and I remember the incident well. The accident actually happened in Sector 20, Rundu area. — Gerald Alberts
04 April 2009	9697	Private Geoffery Leith Hamilton (Bill) Hendry Royal Natal Carbineers · 1940-06-20	Was married to Florence Amelia Plaice in the UK. his full name is William Lewis Champion, actually died on 13 Dec 1900 at Nooitgedacht, Transvaal, South Afica P. V. — Long
01 April 2009	31852	Second Lieutenant Muller Meiring 61 Mechanised Battalion Group · 1988-06-27	Baie dankie aan almal wat Muller se nagedagtenis eer, so n wonderlike troos. Ons verlang nog steeds na 21 jaar en in ons huis en hart sal hy altyd bly voortleef as ons seun en ouboet. Ons lewe het so drasties verander,… — Suzanne Meiring
01 April 2009	29380	Major Nico Beetge 24 Squadron · 1971-05-26	Hi Lourens, I hit on this " web site' by mistake. I was a SAAF Candidate Officer in 1963, & was on the same Flying Instructors course as your dad. He was then a 2nd Lt. There was also a third cadett that used to fly wit… — Garth Liggett
25 March 2009	20946	Private Lucas Radzaka South African Native Labour Corps (Corps) · 1917-02-21	Buried in the Lydenburg Cemetary, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Grave Inscription " For King and Empire - PVT G Lynch - 5842 - 14 th Oct 1901 - Shropshire Regt". — Basie van Rooyen
25 March 2009	19255	Corporal James Michael O'Donoghue Prince Alfred's Guard · 1942-07-07	Buried in the Lydenburg Cemetary, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Grave Inscription "For King and Empire - Pte D Kehoe - Nov 20 th 1901 - No 5845 - 1 st Royal Irish Regt"
25 March 2009	43711	Burgher Graham Pretoria(Badenhorst) Commando · 1900-12-13	Buried in the Lydenburg Cemetary, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Grave Inscription "For King and Empire - Pte D Kehoe - Nov 20 th 1901 - No 5845 - 1 st Royal Irish Regt" Basie van Rooyen
25 March 2009	317	Private Henry Peter Alexander Cape Corps · 1942-06-19	Don't forget Sgt Gerrit Maritz who was killed at the same time. MTSRIP !!!! Good but scary days - still have dreams about them and was treated for PTSD about 7 years ago. John P Smith (GV)
24 March 2009	29481	Lieutenant Thomas Kethame Boihang South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1996-06-02	Tribute Story of Lieutenant Thomas "Jetta" Kethame Boihang. This hero was deployed at "KATHORUS" to stabilise the area during the time of unrest shortly after our newly found democractic government,in 1996.They were on… — Lesedi Boihang
13 March 2009	33739	Lance Corporal Karl Paul Viljoen 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1978-08-10	I'm busy with my operational war diaries from 1978 and 1979 and was doing some research on Eenhana where I was stationed as a medic from 19 June to 10 Nov. I came across this article and checked for any entries about it… — RIP Dave Curry
11 March 2009	29301	Private Hendrik Jacobus Badenhorst South African Medical Health Service · 1981-09-29	Barries was part of a Casevac team who Uplifted Richard Herbst from the field in a Puma, On landing at Oshakati the Helo touched down with its wheels getting caught up on the security Fence surrounding the LZ, thus caus… — Ian
11 March 2009	32697	Corporal Rian Rix South African Commandos · 1979-04-13	I knew Rhian well, was in the same Comp. I was also at his funeral in the Cape. Friends may contact me. — Stef de Klerk
10 March 2009	5511	Lance Corporal John Francis Delaporte Royal Corps of Signals (Corps) · 1940-12-20	Percy was born in Bradford c. 1872. His father, Henry Archer, was a Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer. His mother's name was Jane (nee: Taylor). Percy was one of eight children. His brothers and sisters were Louisa, Thomas… — Carol Archer
06 March 2009	29429	Gunner Christo Francois Bezuidenhout 61 Mechanised Battalion Group · 1983-03-06	Remember him from school, tough as nails think played scrumhalf. Our dads also played cricket for same team. Respect to you comrade. Let us never forget our sacrifices we made for South Africa. Wayne 7SAI 1984-1986 Wayne
04 March 2009	30233	Candidate Officer Lancelot Emberger South African Air Force (Corps) · 1978-09-12	Lance and I shared a tent in in 3 SAI, Hotel Coy, at Bloubos, Potch. He ironed our clothes while I boned our boots. Both of us wanted to become pilots, but I was on the shooting range when the Beddies collected the inta… — Jo Nel
22 February 2009	30071	Sergeant Pierre James Digue 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-09	Pierre Digue was a permanent force corporal in O Company, 1SAI, Bloemfontein, when I did my basic training there in 1983. He was a tough, uncompromising, at times aggressive, non-com. After basics he was given the drive…
19 February 2009	31065	Second Lieutenant Lionel John Kidson 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1976-05-14	He was just a kid. Fresh from Infantry School. Posted to 6 SAI Bn as a Pl Cmdr. I can't remember the date but I believe it was sometime in April '76 shortly after Easter. We were being deployed and tasked to establish a… — Charles Schoeman
13 February 2009	1117	Gunner Adam Willem Johannes Barnard South African Artillery (Corps) · 1942-11-28	A great portuguese and militar in Africa. I research all informations and photos about him. Admira??o profunda pela sua tenecidade e heroismo. Gostaria de poder contar com toda a informa??o que for poss?vel reunir sobre… — Serra
11 February 2009	32353	Private Francois Paul Oberholzer 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1992-04-23	Pte Olberholzer . Mike Land and myself were their Medical Phase instructors. — Walter Panto
09 February 2009	30274	Lance Corporal Derick James Evans 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-01-11	Derek was the cousin of my husband Douglas David Evans. His untimely death was a great shock to us, just a few days after my mother-in-law (his aunt Kay passed away). His parents Ann and Fred Evans have both also since… — Alexis Evans
04 February 2009	33421	Major Johannes Andreas Van Der Vyver 32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1985-09-12	Major Johan van der Vyver was the Logistics officer for 32 Battalion, based at Rundu. On the night of 12 September, he flew to Mavinga in Angola, on board a C-130, to co-ordinate the Battalion's supplies and other requi… — Peter
03 February 2009	33489	Gunner Hans Jurgens Van Der Westhuizen Regiment Potchefstroom University · 1988-03-29	wessie en ek het die dag voor die ongeluk saam n bier gedrink toe migs ons suroprise ons is in sy buffie in waar hy my sy mes gewys het een vir elke kamp het hy gese in 1986 is ek wessie en sy vrou oos londen toe vir ka…
30 January 2009	29416	Corporal Hercules Petrus Bester 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-05-07	Corporal H P "Klasie" Bester (20) from Kempton Park and Mr Louis Fourie (farmer) from Tsumeb were shot dead by SWAPO in an ambush on a farm 15 km south of Oshivello. Klasie and Mr Fourie, a father of seven were killed o… — Chris Bester