Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
02 May 2004	1434	Lieutenant Keith Charles Beddy Royal Flying Corps · 1918-02-06	I served with Herbert in this unit and was also in this bit of action. His car was taken back to the SSB Service Unit in Bloemfontein for a thorough investigation (which is why the later models had a more secure crew co…
22 March 2004	33923	Corporal Edward Clive Yeo South African Engineer Corps (Corps) · 1988-04-19	My Uncle Edward Clive Yeo, was Indeed killed disarming a landmine, from what I understand of it the mine had a secondary charge burried under it which fired and resulted in his untimely death. Unknown Unknown
16 March 2004	27281	Private Vermaak Regiment Botha · 1941-12-09	Private George Hodge Robertson, Black Watch. Born 1877 in Inverkeillor, Angus, Scotland. Son of Alexander Robertson and Jane Hodge. Died of wounds, 13 December, 1899, at Magersfontein.
08 March 2004	29195	Lance Corporal Jacobus Johannes Basson Regiment Oranjerivier · 1977-08-30	Cpl Basson died after suffering serious burns in a mortar attack (phosper) His family was from Namibia but he attended school in Paarl Unknown
26 February 2004	29682	Rifleman Johan Calitz 3 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-08-13	Johan Calitz was a member of Platoon 2, Bravo Company, 3 SAI . While on patrol in the Okatopi region of Ovamboland in the latter half of 1980 his section were ambushed by approx 50 SWAPO who were part of the annual mass…
23 February 2004	21205	Flying Officer Harry Frederick Raynham Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve · 1944-06-22	Pte H. Mason was severely wounded at Harrissmith on 28th Sep 1901.
23 February 2004	12415	Lieutenant Walter Klokow 31 Squadron · 1944-08-17	Reported missing at Klipdrift 7th March 1902.
22 February 2004	30162	Rifleman Evert Phillipus Du Toit 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-02-05	E.P. Du Toit (4 SAI) in SWA Border Koakoveld Unknown
22 February 2004	30191	Rifleman Robert Glenn Dunn 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-02-05	R.G. Dunn on the SWA Border, Koakoveld Unknown
22 February 2004	29517	Rifleman George Murray Boshoff South African Commandos · 1983-11-10	Rfn G.M. Boshoff - Witbank Commando was killed in a follow up operation (after an attack on farmers in the Transvaal/Rhodesian border town of Alldays.
13 January 2004	31096	Corporal Jan Hendrik Kleynhans 1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1988-02-14	Cpl. Kleynhans was the vehicle commander of a Ratel 20. He was with Bravo Company, 61 Mech and was killed on 14 February 1988 in Angola when his Ratel (22C) was hit by direct fire from an enemy 23mm gun during the attac…
07 January 2004	24640	Private Fred Sykes 2nd South African Infantry · 1917-02-02	According to familylore: Joseph Henry Orchard b. 1856 Southampton, England married Sarah Ellen Jeffrey. They ventured to South Africa in 1879 where they settled in Cape Town and Joseph worked for the Cape Times and late…
06 January 2004	33933	Lieutenant John Andrew Zimmerman South African Air Force (Corps) · 1968-10-18	John Andrew Zimmerman served in the Air Force Gymnasium in 1964 and was selected for pilot training. He joined the permanent force and read for a B Sc at the military academy at Langebaan. He the served as pilot trainin… — May he rest in peace
06 January 2004	32214	Airman Johan Nicolaas Nel South African Air Force (Corps) · 1988-12-30	I did my basic training with Johan Nel, at Valhalla Air Force Station, first intake 1988, 3rd Flight, Squadron 3, under Cpl Dave Doubell, Johan originally from a farm near Bredaarsdorp, was the ultimate gentle giant. Af…
21 December 2003	48548	Burgher Paulus Johannes Jacobus Loots Prisoner of War · 1900-04-23	I have inherited a Victoria Medal awarded posthumously to P J Loots, my great grandfather. I have embarked upon a search to learn more about his participation in the Anglo-Boer War.
01 December 2003	5362	Corporal Thomas Frederick De Lange Technical Service Corps (Corps) · 1945-07-11	Spencer Allingham joined the Metropolitan Police on 30 Sep 1889 and was dismissed from the force on 8 Dec 1898. Joined 93rd Coy, Imp. Yeo., Regt No. 32956, on 7 Mar 1901 and died of dysentery at Norvalspont, South Afric…
21 November 2003	1092	Gunner Joseph Bark South African Artillery (Corps) · 1946-01-16	Het blykbaar gesterf in skietongeluk buite oshakati.Niemand weet regtig wat gebeur het nie.
15 November 2003	31157	Private Edward George Krijger Mmc Pot · 1990-03-01	He was a driver for potch medical camp.
15 November 2003	31157	Private Edward George Krijger Mmc Pot · 1990-03-01	died in accident while transporting people back to potch from 1 mil
15 November 2003	30496	Commandant Wallace Goosen South African Commandos · 1986-10-16	Died in motor accident. — He was in Sasol commando.
09 November 2003	32276	Rifleman Vincent Vernon Nieuwenhuizen 1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1988-02-14	Vince was killed late afternoon, on 14 February - Valentines day - 1988. He was in a Ratel 20, when it was hit by a ZSU 23. He, Cpl Kleynhans and the two Groenewalds were all killed. — We will remember you
28 October 2003	32765	Captain Charles Sergei Keith Rudnick South African Air Force (Corps) · 1993-10-02	Charlie was a pilot for the Silver Falcons. During an airshow at Lanseria, the wing of his Impala separated. He ejected but did not survive. Strangely enough he had succesfully ejected earlier in his SAAF career. — Mike Glastonbury
28 October 2003	29602	Lieutenant Colin Brits 41 Squadron · 1982-11-08	Colin was on the same pupil pilots course as me. He was a mischevious fellow. He was due to leave the SAAF at the end of the year and would probably have become an airline pilot. He was killed while giving flying instru…
14 October 2003	29824	Rifleman Johannes Conga South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1979-09-12	We were on a seek and destroy operation in Zambia searching for SWAPO bases, when crossing a Omaramba at mid day in the heat of the African sun, we took shade on the other side and set down to rest (Charlie Company). Ou…
05 October 2003	118	Able Seaman Douglas Ernest Henry Adams South African Navy (Corps) · 1941-08-04	The surname of my brother was wrong on the official records - it should read BUS, not BOS. He died on the 12th of August 1975 at the age of 23 as an able seaman, as stated. He was on the SAS Kimberley and they were busy…
30 September 2003	32269	Flight Sergeant Annerie Niemand 21 Squadron · 1982-07-14	Crashed following mid-air collision with Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX over Swartkops. She was the Airhostess on the VIP flight. Her Pilots that died with her.. Capt J.I.T
30 September 2003	30484	Lieutenant Leon Goldstein 21 Squadron · 1982-07-14	He was co-pilot to Capt J.I.T de Villiers and had F/Srg Annerie Niemand as their Air Hostess. 14 People died on that tragic day.
30 September 2003	30484	Lieutenant Leon Goldstein 21 Squadron · 1982-07-14	Crashed following mid-air collision
30 September 2003	30020	Captain Jan Izak Tobias De Villiers 21 Squadron · 1982-07-14	Crashed following mid-air collision with Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX over Swartkops. She was the Airhostess on the VIP flight. Her Pilots that died with her.. Capt J.I.T de Villiers and Leon Goldstein.
30 September 2003	30020	Captain Jan Izak Tobias De Villiers 21 Squadron · 1982-07-14	Crashed following mid-air collision with Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX.
25 September 2003	33680	Rifleman Erasmus Albertus Venter 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1979-08-16	Forgive me if i have the wrong person, but there was a driver from 4 SAI on Ops Saffran in early '79 called Venter that died when a 30 mm HE shell from an Impala was picked up by a fellow called Van Schalkwyk. The shell…
11 September 2003	30642	Gunner Abraham Hattingh South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1978-02-07	This was my brother Abraham Hattingh. He mtriculated at Glencoe Technical High School in 1977. The next year he was called up for service. He died on 7 February 1978 in the Army Base in Potchefstroom. They were busy cle…
04 September 2003	44737	Burgher D J G Stuart Waterberg Commando · 1900-12-13	See Denys Reitz book "Commando" Ronald James Stewart and Henri van Coevorden were shot by Reitz while serving in a blockhouse in Springbok.
29 August 2003	30271	Corporal Morris Estima 32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1983-03-03	Sgt Ernest Frank Swallow. 1/Liverpool (Kings) bn 13 January 1876 Bangalore Madras, India to Sgt Mjr William Philip Emson Swallow, Queens Own Sappers and Miners and Emma (n?e Thomson) Ernest grew up in Plumstead, Kent En…
28 August 2003	33579	Rifleman Dirk Willem Van Rooyen 1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31	Towards the end of 1987 two platoons of D Company (Jan 1986 ? Dec 1987), 1 Parachute Battalion were seconded to 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. The platoons were under command of Capt PA Pienaar (Pine), 2IC of D Coy and the…
28 August 2003	32845	Rifleman Jean Marc Schuurman 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-01	Towards the end of 1987 two platoons of D Company (Jan 1986 ? Dec 1987), 1 Parachute Battalion were seconded to 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. The platoons were under command of Capt PA Pienaar (Pine), 2IC of D Coy and the…
28 August 2003	32374	Corporal Nico Smith Olivier 1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31	Towards the end of 1987 two platoons of D Company (Jan 1986 ? Dec 1987), 1 Parachute Battalion were seconded to 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. The platoons were under command of Capt PA Pienaar (Pine), 2IC of D Coy and the…
28 August 2003	31337	Lance Corporal Raymond Mark Light 1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31	Towards the end of 1987 two platoons of D Company (Jan 1986 ? Dec 1987), 1 Parachute Battalion were seconded to 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. The platoons were under command of Capt PA Pienaar (Pine), 2IC of D Coy and the…
28 August 2003	30281	Rifleman Wayne Vallentine Ewels 1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31	Towards the end of 1987 two platoons of D Company (Jan 1986 ? Dec 1987), 1 Parachute Battalion were seconded to 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. The platoons were under command of Capt PA Pienaar (Pine), 2IC of D Coy and the…
28 August 2003	30006	Rifleman Hughes Norbert De Rose 1 Parachute Battalion · 1987-10-31	Towards the end of 1987 two platoons of D Company (Jan 1986 ? Dec 1987), 1 Parachute Battalion were seconded to 5 Reconnaissance Regiment. The platoons were under command of Capt PA Pienaar (Pine), 2IC of D Coy and the…