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I believe this is James Cromhout; he was a Para and died after sustaining injuries as a result of heavy motar fire. We were carrying out so-called 'butterfly ops' in Southern Angola and if my memory serves me it was at…

We shared the best of times during basic training. I salute you buddy.

My Grandfather fought in the bore war . His full name was Edward Gerrard Vane, he was also in the "Cape Mounted Rifles" I am not sure whether he enlisted in Englend or Australia. I do know that he came back to Tasmania…

My half brother Lt A.G. Frisby was a 20 year old fighter pilot seconded to No1 Squadron SAAF in the later part of the second world war. See The Story of No1 Squadron SAAF Written By Capt Vivian Voss Neville Frisby ncf@a…

He was from the Southern Cape, Regiment Langenhoven.(Oudtshoorn) Based at Mahanene base (16 May - 5 August 1981). While following fresh tracks from Swapo he accidently set off a pineapple anti personal mine about 20 km…

I have created two scrapbooks of newspaper articles of the sinking and the inquest. I would like to scan and upload this info, and also would like to get in contact with anyone else with knowledge about the collision. I…

I fought alongside this man who had great courage! He will always have a special place in my heart. We had some great times back then nearly 21 yrs ago ! Always remembered, never forgotten! Remember fortune favours the…

Sgt Daan Retief . On 6 September 1979 during Ops Uric in Mozambique they were shot down (reportedly hit by RPG-7) whilst carrying 14 Rhodesian troops (including Capt C D Small). All were killed in the resultant crash.

A. Jordaan 3SAI 82-83 Charlie company - Potch 81 mm mortar Comment: Served in 82-83: 3 SAI, with the 81mm mortar platoon C Company with Sgt Donald and other great mates He did his bit for South Africa in the town of Xan…

Rfn George Boshoff was a member of the Witbank Commando and was doing his first three month camp after completing his two year national service. On 10 November 1983 he was part of a SADF / SAP pursuit tracking four heav…

Otago Museum in Dunedin New Zealand holds a 7 mm Mauser rifle that came into the Museum in 1906. The rifle was gifted to the Museum by the New Zealand Department of Defence. The rifle's serial number is 305. The rear br…

As far as we cal tell William McLeish's sister was Margaret Loosemore. Margaret's surname was McAlees. William died in South Africa in 1901 in Charlestown of an infection.

My Great Grandfather. Killed at Spioen Kop Alan Momberg

Piet was 'n stil voorbeeldige leier. Lt Anton Melck het net oor die radio gese "Moenie vir Piet roep nie-hy is nie meer daar nie" Johan v/d Spuy

As part of Operation Askari in 1983/1984, the first attack by South African mechanised infantry on Cuvelai began on the morning of 31 December 1983. During the initial assault an 81mm mortar platoon and the artillery we…

According to the book PARABATS by Mathew Paul (page 70) Rfn Senekal was part of a force that attacked and took the town of Pereira de Eca in Angola, in late 1975. The capture of the town had already been accomplished an…

I confirm this. We knew him as Jassie. I was the signaller in his platoon. 8 SAI, Platoon 1, Bravo Company, January 1982 intake. We were enroute to set up an ambush ahead of the 32 battalion sweep and everyone was carry…

He was my brother and I was very proud of him. If I think back of Wallace he would have been a very good soldier. RIP my brother, I will see you again.

I crossed paths with L/Cpl. Bell in basic training (B Company, 1 Parachute Battalion, July 1978 intake). I'm not familiar with the circumstances surrounding his sacrifice. Rfn. A.

I was with C company 2 SAI and lost two of my friends the day before the Bridge14 attack. They had also crossed the river and were attacked by whom they thought were freedom fighters. An added thought. When we attacked…

I don't know this person, but believe all names on the grave site photo belong to 2SAI Battalion group from Walvis Bay vic Betteridge

If i'm right, I think Scheepers was killed in a drowning accident at Ruacana while crossing the border. He was'nt in my unit but if I,m right, was in C company 2 SAI from Walvis Bay vic Betteridge

Thsi brave mans story is the same as Tom Lotze he was wounded at bridge 14 and because of a helicopter pilot saying it was to dangerous to cross the river had to be carried until on our side where he was eventually take…

Tom was from 2 SAI Walvis Bay and in my section & one of my best friends, we always talked about having a holiday at his farm after this war. I was second in command of the section & worked with him and the bren gunner.…

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My brother Gert Kemp was killed during operation Smokeshell on the 10 June 1980.As I understood they were ambush by artillery(Anti aircraft guns) while they withdrew from Ongiva back over the border.During this attack 1…

Born on 6 October 1963. Reported missing / possibly drowned in Feb 1984 while serving on the SWA/Namibia Border. Family does not believe this. No body was ever found. I have affidavits that does not add up. If anyone re…

He was born on 6 October 1963. He was reported missing/possibly drowned on the SWA/Namibia border in February 1984. No body was ever found. His family does not believe in all the stories that was told to them and believ…

He was born on the 6th October 1963.

He was reported missing / drowned and no body was ever found. Family believes there is more to this story than what has been told. If anyone who was with him on the SWA / Namibia border in Feb 1984 could contact me (his…

SGT Corrie Roux of De Wet Regiment was killed in action after an ambush just North of Osigambo in August 1979. He was the platoon SGT. We platoon of 26 troops, were on patrol and walked into an ambush about 10:00 in to…

Staf Dave Ward was in 101BN toe hy oorlede is. Sy KOMP BEV was LT Coenie Marnewick op daardie stadium.(RM 3). Na n kontak het n patroon hom in sy lies getref. Terwyl ons vir die chopper gewag het, is hy oorlede.

i think this may have been my section leader when i was at 4 sai in 1987 i know what happend to him in angola during ops modula i would like to speak to his parents and give them clousere brett

In Operation Boleas, a South African military intervention force invaded Lesotho in September 1998, to restore law and order following an attempted coup. On the morning of 22 September, during the initial invasion, four…

In Operation Boleas, a South African military intervention force invaded Lesotho in September 1998, to restore law and order following an attempted coup. On the morning of 22 September, during the initial invasion, four…

Johan Roets. Een van my beste friende tydens die oorlog in Angola. Hy kom van Thabazimbi af, het daar groot geword en is daar begrawe. Dit wat met jou gebeur het was die wil van GOD en al het ons nie saam gestem met die…

TF Dreyer, Kommandant-Generaal of Transvaal. Served in Pres Paul Kruger cabinet, and personal friend of him. Advised Pres Kruger against Duits-Wes attack.

Dr. Frederick Holles Brennan was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada in 1862 to Denis Brennan, a hotelkeeper, and his wife, Anne O'Brien. Brennan was baptized in the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. A graduate of Ott…

Cpl MCGregor, he was Troop Sergeant for callsign ECHO 50, operating out of Oshakati, 25 Field Engineer Squadron. 12/1986-03/1987. KIA when our troop were ambushed during the morning of March 9th 1987 (if memory serves).…

Leon, you've never been forotten. How the years have gone by so quickly, you would have adored your great niece and nephew, Tara-Li (18 months and Dylan 1yr) Yes, can you believe, Ronald and I are very proud grandparent…