Stories

i was in d squdron,troop 3 ,always in the kuk,to this very day i always remember that once i was feeling down and PINE came to me and gave me a chocolot,ill never forget him.RIP NAWDISH

Two nights before he died he said to me that he feel he is not going to see his parents again.We were in Angola in 1975 with ops savanna and already saw a lot of fighting. He was the best no 1 on the 5.5 atillery gun.On…

Life is very short.On the 24th December 1975, Muller TA on the 5.5 atillery guns ask me to get his bush jacket out of the landrover.We saw a lot of fighting that day.We start shooting about 10 the morning.At 12 the enem…

Died of Enteric Fever Lee Foster

As far as I know, R.C. Palmer "Bones", was a member of The Natal Carbineers, B Company, at the time of his death. Walter D.

Hi John, this was my nephew he was in 1 SAI Bloemfontein. They were one of the first okes to use Ratels. As I were told by his parents the Ratel were shotout by RPG. Nice site! I will see if I can get more info. you got…

You taught me about love that is real, about Karma and you gave me a little girl who has so much of you in her - you would be[are] proud. "Wish you were here" K Karen

Info from http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/13/13046/13046.html and http://content-www.cricinfo.com/southafrica/content/player/44238.html :- Full name Gary Arthur Bricknell Born 13th August 1954, Cape Town, Cape…

Eddie Bloem was the Flight Engineer on an Alo III (43) that was doing a night ops from Ondangua on 16 July 1986 when it hit a radio mast at Eenhana. He is well remembered by many: http://www.flyafrica.info/forums/showth…

Air Corporal William Henry Johns was killed by a bullet which entered through the visor of the tank during the unrest in Benoni on March 13, 1922 Johan Meyer

Returned to basis with Hondties Joubert. One moment Joubert saw him flying next to him wing to wing - the next moment his plane was gone.

Mark was motor cross crazy, with the likes of Russell Campbell, achieved a Black Belt and Third Dan in Karate, a top athlete, never wanted for friends as he had so many that just found him to be the greatest friend anyo…

Died January 1901 Wakkerstroom, enteric fever. His name was John McCorkell of Colac, Victoria. Son of Mrs. William McCorkell of Colac. Reported in The Age 23rd and 24th January 1901. Prior to enlisting he was a member o…

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…