Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
03 February 2008	6471	Flight Sergeant Gordon Charles Edwards Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve · 1942-05-26	ARTHER EDWARD BRABANT WAS THE SON OF GENERAL SIR EDWARD Y BRABANT. ANY FURTHER INFORMATION IS OBTAINABLE FROM THE EAST LONDON MUSEUM IN SOUTH AFRICA S REED
02 February 2008	31227	Sergeant Dan Lan 16 Squadron · 1987-03-30	I was with Danny on the F/E course in Bloem. I have good memories of us together. We often went to my parents place in Durbs on weekends during the course (as there were only 4 english speaking guys on the course). It w…
27 January 2008	31034	Leading Seaman Hendrik Jacobus Kemp South African Navy (Corps) · 1983-01-22	I am pretty sure this is my brother. He died in a landmine explosion. He was the shortest guy in his platoon and was well liked by everyone. I was only 10 at the time when it happened but remember it like yesterday. It…
25 January 2008	32351	Trooper Gideon M F Obbes South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1975-11-24	On 24 November 1975 two Eland armoured cars and a Unimog full of paratroopers approached a half-destroyed bridge 40 kilometres north-east of Redondo. The second armoured car came under fire when 150 metres from the brid… — Peter
25 January 2008	31158	Rifleman Christo Gerhardus Krog 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-01-12	I was in the same landmine as Attie. He was my ouman and a kind guy. Later on the same day of the landmine he died in hospital next to me. Another person died in the same accident. The other names I remember are Garry R… — Bruce Forbes
25 January 2008	30740	Captain Johan Wolfgang Holm South African Commandos · 1975-11-23	On 23 November 1975, during Operation Savannah, Capt Holm led an attack via Ebo to Cond? in an armoured car, accompanied by 2Lt Hermanus van Niekerek, who was driving Capt Holm's civilian Honda. The armoured cars came u… — Peter
25 January 2008	29578	Second Lieutenant Daryl Quintin Brandon 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1976-01-03	On 2 January 1976 2Lt Brandon was in command of a Platoon of men approaching Cela from the North, during the South African withdrawal from Angola. He was advised that Cuban troops occupied the hillocks, or dimples as th… — Peter
25 January 2008	29403	Warrant Officer Class II Alwyn Johannes Benson 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1975-11-23	During Operation Savannah, on 23 November 1975 WO2 Benson was one of 100 South Africans who were part of a force of 400 men involved in an attack from Edo to Conde in Angola. After the Eland armoured cars leading the at… — Peter
24 January 2008	1686	Gunner Gideon Christiaan Matthys Bester South African Artillery (Corps) · 1943-04-02	"On 23 June 1974, at about 17h45, Lieut Zeelie, 22, was on the left flank of a patrol combing thick bush in pursuit of terrorists. Two enemy machine-guns suddenly opened fire on Lieut Zeelie and Lance Corporal Hillebran… — Peter
24 January 2008	29396	Trooper Pieter Benade South African Technical Services Corps (Corps) · 1978-05-11	Was killed in a morter attack at Katima on 23/8/1978 Tim
23 January 2008	33030	Trooper Willem Stephanus Smuts South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	Killed in action during a SWAPO rocket attack on the SADF base at Katima Mulilo. — Peter
20 January 2008	33824	Lance Corporal Andre Christiaan Weideman 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-12-31	My naam is Morne Weideman jongste broer van Andre Weideman. Wil net baie baie dankie se vir al die mooi "dedications". Andre sou vandag sy 46ste vejaarsdag gevier het. Ek en my familie het vandag die geleentheid gehad d…
18 January 2008	1097	Lieutenant Henry Francis Barker South African Artillery (Corps) · 1944-06-12	I remember Oppies as I worked with him and picked up his body after he was killed on the white road. Oppies was killed on the border. I also remember Sarel Kruger and Gerhard Retief was was with us and also both dead Ma…
17 January 2008	16836	Driver Harry Mkiza South African Native Labour Corps (Corps) · 1917-03-22	Charles Cuthbert Stanley Heinke was my granfathers's brother. He was born to Frederick William and Rubina Heinke in Twickenham in Feb 1877. When aged 4, his father left to look for work in North America. His mothe Rubin… — Mr Javaid Khan
16 January 2008	30430	Rifleman Gavin Bazil Glinski 7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1986-07-01	Change of Email mark@eurosteel.co.za 2008-01-16 13:32:53 — Change of Email
10 January 2008	10957	Native Driver Stephen Jaftha South African Field Artillery · 1917-04-27	William Day was born in Sunderland, County Durham, in 1874. He was the son of Albert Daniel and Mary Day and was the eldest of nine children. He was my great uncle, brother of my grandfather Edward Day. Suzanne Packman…
09 January 2008	47511	Burgher Petrus Jacobus Bellingan Boer Forces · 1901-09-15	Petrus Jacobus Bellingan, gebore op die plaas Tygerhoek (Tierhoek) in die distrik van Uitenhage op 13.3.1879. Gedoop te Uitenhage 4.5.1879. Hy gaan op 20 jarige ouderdom na Aberdeen, waar hy by die Kaapse rebelle aanslu… — ANTON BELLINGAN Selomi Bellingan
09 January 2008	29325	Lieutenant Simon Baloyi South African Air Force (Corps) · 2009-05-12	Born 1872 at Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland. 2nd Eldest Son of George Sinclair who was a Stonemason who then became a builder and also a farmer. Alexander was employed as a mason by his father as was his two brothers. He… — Helen
05 January 2008	33395	Corporal Leon Van Buisbergen 6 South African Infantry Battalion · 1985-02-17	Buisie Onthou nog soos gister ons "uitval" in die shower toe ons mekaar so bietjie gepanel beat het - dit het net beter vriende van ons gemaak - kan nie aan die tyd daarbo dink sonder om aan jou te dink nie - dit was so…
05 January 2008	31158	Rifleman Christo Gerhardus Krog 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-01-12	There is a further mention made in your records of a Attie Krog who also was from 5SAI who died in South West. The story there was that the July 78 intake at Ladysmith sent some new drivers to Nkongo when we went back t… — Derek Austin
04 January 2008	5056	Leader Joseph Davids South African Native Labour Corps (Corps) · 1917-03-13	Intombi Hospital, Ladysmith 14 March 1900. From the diary of HE Fernandez Medical Officer at the above hospital. To tell you the truth, this place with all its horrors and misery and worry is beginning to get on my nerv… — Derek Austin
04 January 2008	5056	Leader Joseph Davids South African Native Labour Corps (Corps) · 1917-03-13	Dedicated to Alfred D Alborough born March 1872 and died at Intombi hospital outside Ladysmith on 14th March 1900 from wounds received during the Boer war. Son of William Alborough b.15th Dec 1835 Norfolk d.13th April 1…
03 January 2008	29444	Trooper Kevin John Biggs South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	Kevin's Bungalow was hit by a rocket killing him and 9 others at Katemo Friend
01 January 2008	32352	Corporal Antonie Oberholzer 2 Field Engineer Regiment · 1980-03-07	Hi Antonie matriculated at the Staatspresident Swart High School in Brandfort approximately 1976. He is buried at the Brandfort Memorial Cemetry. — Berna Julietta van de Venter
01 January 2008	32576	Rifleman Shawn Pretorius 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-12-27	I SERVED WITH SEAN AT 1 SAI BLOEMFONTEIN & ON THE BORDER (61 MECH) DEC 1983 IN ANGOLA (OPS ASKARI). SEAN WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN A RATEL EXPLOSION & DIED A DAY OR TWO LATER. WE WERE IN THE SAME COMPANY BUT DIFF SECTION… — Terrance De Wet
31 December 2007	1679	Trooper William Robert Overton Best South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1947-09-07	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	33351	Captain John Guy Twaddle 31 Squadron · 1982-08-09	Capt John Twaddle was one of the three SAAF crew members of a SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when his helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA fire south-east of Cuvelai i… — Peter
31 December 2007	33075	Captain Andre Anthony Stapa South African Air Force (Corps) · 1987-11-14	Andre Stapa was shot down by AA and killed near Cuvelai, Angola while on an operational sortie in Angola, in Atlas MB326KM Impala Mk II #1024. References: 85 Years of the SAAF Peter
31 December 2007	32022	Rifleman Johannes Gabriel Albertus Mostert South African Commandos · 1979-12-07	This was one of my friends and we were at the end of our term on the border, we were so young yet went and did a mans job! My dearest mate rest in peace,you have never been forgotten , not by me and not by your heartsor…
31 December 2007	31985	Rifleman Craig Andrew Moody South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	31634	Rifleman James Thomas Marshall 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	31545	Rifleman Shane Patrick Mallon South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	31357	Corporal Esuas Philluppus Lombaard 151 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, #132 , which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	31270	Rifleman Martin Le Roux 31 or 201 Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, #132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA fi…
31 December 2007	31189	Rifleman Grant William Krull 1 Parachute Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	30730	Lance Corporal Stephen Richard Hoare 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	30543	Flight Sergeant Coert Nicolaas Grobler 31 Squadron · 1982-08-09	F/Sgt Grobler was one of the three SAAF crew members of a SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when his helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA fire south-east of Cuvelai in An… — Peter
31 December 2007	29981	Rifleman Alan De Klerk 1 Parachute Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f…
31 December 2007	29359	Rifleman Russell Hilton Barrett 1 Parachute Battalion · 1982-08-09	One of a squad of Parabats from 1 Parachute Battalion, he was flying in a SAAF SA-330C Puma helicopter, # 132, which was transporting men from 1 Parachute Battalion, when the helicopter was shot down by enemy 23 mm AA f… — Peter
26 December 2007	33796	Staff Sergeant David John Ward 101 Battalion · 1984-03-11	SSgt Ward was killed by an accidental rifle shot while a cache was lifted and being inspected. Romeo Mike 2