Stories

Date	#	Person	Story
06 February 2017	49646	Private Olaf Nicolay Bolling Hillestad Durban Light Infantry · 1916-10-02	Olaf Nicolay Bölling Hillestad died at the young age of 21 years and 9 months after contracting serious bladder trouble from drinking water from the wells which had been poisoned by the Germans, when he served with the… — Dayne Skolmen
06 February 2017	29882	Trooper Willem Johannes Cronje Regiment Oranjerivier · 1976-02-05	The following story about Trooper Cronje was researched and written by myself and published in the book “Kraaifontein Stories Boek 1” by Karen Cronjé Carstens in 2015. The copyright belongs to the latter and is publishe… — Francois Terblanche
21 January 2017	29976	Captain Cecil De Jongh 17 Squadron · 1990-02-15	We were flying together when that acsiden hapend15.2.1990 I was working in UNTAG forces in Namibia.I was visiting 17sq. I am Lt.Timo Heikkinen Finland — Timo Heikkinen
18 November 2016	49651	Rifleman Lawrence Kretzmann	The detail as recorded is as best as I can recall. The L of the LD was for Lawrence. He as for myself, was in B Company of 11 Commando Unit. B company was stationed in Oshakati between Sept 77 and Jan/Feb 78. Lawrence e… — Jeff Schrier
17 November 2016	49651	Rifleman Lawrence Kretzmann	If I recall correctly the accident in which Lawrence was injured occurred in October 77. As reported above the accident happened as the vehicle was returning to our base in Oshakati. We were part of B Company, 11 Comman… — Jeffrey Schrier
14 November 2016	32022	Rifleman Johannes Gabriel Albertus Mostert South African Commandos · 1979-12-07	Rfn. Mostert was killed near Alpha tower. He did his training at 11 Commando Kimberley. He was a mortar. The incident took place December 1979. We were on patrol near Alpha tower and one section was on guard on the towe… — L/Cpl. Johan du Plessis
29 October 2016	31179	Sergeant Michiel Labuschagne (Vingers) Kruger 1 Reconnaissance Commando · 1977-10-28	Read more about his actions during Operation Kropduif at http://www.warinangola.com/default.aspx?&view=topic&tabid=1274&forumid=1182&postid=16341 [Photo from Leon Bezuidenhout] — Johan Schoeman
18 October 2016	30226	Lieutenant Christiaan Phillipus Els 1 Special Service Battalion · 1989-04-03	Die voorval wat gebeur het sal my die res van my lewe by bly, ek was maar 19 en nog n kind, alhoewel ons goeie opleiding gekry gedurnde ons "training" maak dit jou nie reg vir lewens veliese nie. Ek was n Ops Medic in B… — Lauri Bezuidenhout, 61 Mech Bravo Kompanie peleton 3 1989
09 September 2016	31364	Captain Johannes Jacobus Lombard 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1970-02-05	On the 5th of February 1970, Capt. JJ Lomabard was shot in the back by one of his own soldiers. Sometime during the day Capt Lombard was inspecting the guard posts around camp Katima Mulilo. At one of the posts, Lombard… — I Mack, 4 SAI 1969-1970
03 September 2016	33509	Captain Andries Johannes Van Ellewee 41 Battalion · 1978-02-23	Andries Johannes van Ellewee was born on 26 June 1951. We were married on 16 December 1977 and moved to Narubis, South West Africa. He was the commander on Narubis. They were preparing the Nama soldiers for independancy… — Joan van Ellewee (nee Marais)
16 July 2016	31256	Trooper Dawid Barend (David) Le Roux 1 Special Service Battalion · 1975-10-12	I never knew the man, but have some info about his death. Trooper David Barand le Roux, born on the 31/01/1955, 1 SSB , 71236384N . Killed in a landmine explosion on the 12/10/1975. His Eland-60 hit an improvised exlosi… — Mark Goller
23 April 2016	44452	Burgher Gerhardus Jacobus Van Der Ryst Potchefstroom · 1900-02-19	Gerhardus Jacobus VAN DER RIJST died on 19/2/1900 during the Battle of Paardeberg. He was the son of Engelbertus Leonardus van der Rijst and Maria Bakker. They emigrated from Dordrecht, Holland in 1860 and initially set… — Linda-Lea Olivier
23 April 2016	30315	Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1985-09-15	[Beeld, 5 Julie 1993]: Trotse pa kry Honoris Crux names sy seun ILLUSTRASIE:foto: Mnr. Bill Fidler (voor) van Florida, pa van wyle kpl. Bruce Fidler van Johannesburg, wat sy seun se Honoris Crux-dekorasie eergister op d… — Johan Schoeman
19 April 2016	30909	Rifleman Hendrik Kasper Jordaan South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1981-04-03	Vervolging van Christo Giani se huldeblyk (sien bo)... Die aande daarna besoek hierdie uitgekerfde landmyn toneel van my geheue my weer en weer. Dis asof ek vir myself vra wat het ek hieroor te se het? Daar kom tog ‘n d… — johansamin
18 April 2016	30909	Rifleman Hendrik Kasper Jordaan South West African Territory Force (Corps) · 1981-04-03	Die storie van Weerman Hendrik Jordaan soos vertel deur Christo Giani.. RIP SALUTE Die ruiter, die perd en die landmyn Die S.A. Polisie se Koevoet eenheid ZF werk vanuit Etale. Ons is nog in die basis besig toe ons ‘n o… — johansamin
16 April 2016	29839	Corporal James Eric Cooper Group 46 · 1986-11-17	Cpl James Cooper (Regiment Algoa Bay) was in command of a Buffel while on patrol in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage during the "State of Emergency" 1986. On crossing an intersection, an oncoming vehicle drove into the Buffel, wed… — Roc W (Anthea Wilson)
13 April 2016	30771	Private Johan Hugo Human 11 Squadron · 1974-04-13	I recall that day. I was the medic at KM — undefined:undefined
12 April 2016	32870	Private Bradley George Self South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1982-05-05	Self, BG Bradley George Pte SAMS / 78369295BG / Died 05.05.1982 (Age 20) / Buried JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY Died after being struck by a motor car on the Ben Schoeman Highway, near Halfway House, while on his wa… — Mark Adams
22 February 2016	32653	Rifleman Andre Johannes Redelinghuys 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-05-05	Andre was killed by a landmine whilst on patrol. I will never forget him. He was my boyfriend at the time. I think of him still. He was such a gentle boy/man. We were heartbroken and will never forget him. — S. Oosthuizen (nee van der Merwe)
27 December 2015	31850	Gunner Andre Meiring 4 Artillery Regiment · 1988-09-13	I was sitting with him on the back of the gun tractor traveling to our next postion. There were 3 gun crew on one gun tractor. We all had fallen asleep. He was the best and fastest gun sight operator in the whole batter… — Warren Peel
26 December 2015	29861	Lance Corporal Carel Leopold Albert Craemer 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1983-02-03	Carel Leopold Albert Craemer was born 27-5-62 Date of death is 3/2/83 His unit was 8 SAI A Comp Force No 80536899BG I add the info on behalf of his mother. — JP Nel
23 December 2015	30484	Lieutenant Leon Goldstein 21 Squadron · 1982-07-14	At the time I was an Air Force Policeman stationed at Swartkops. We were summoned to the scene of the accident near Erasmia and I had to stand guard, the whole night, at the Civy plane, which was on the top of the hill.… — Roelf de Bruyn
08 November 2015	30071	Sergeant Pierre James Digue 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1987-11-09	I am Pierre's older brother by 13 months, Johann. I am writing this on the eve of the 28th anniversary of Pierre's death deep in the Angolan bush. Memories of Pierre came flooding, memories of a caring, strong-willed, d… — Johann Digue
13 October 2015	32643	Rifleman Andries Jacobus Rautenbach 8 South African Infantry Battalion · 1976-01-10	A J Rautenbach, Andre, died in January 1976 in Rundu base, as a result of a shooting accident. I think it was the 10th. We were three riflemen and one lance coporal who sat and chat in the Ovambo bunker at Rundu. Rautie… — Andre v d Merwe
12 October 2015	31185	Lance Corporal Pieter Kruger South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1982-01-20	Died alongside his twin brother in a landmine detonation. — S. M. Brantd
14 June 2015	32463	Corporal Abraham Liebergh Pelser 7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1977-03-08	http://www.justdone.co.za/ROH/main.php?page=main Story by ? D Sheldon (mailto:Sheldonfam@gmail.com) on 2011-11-12 03:17:21 I think this is the Cpl Pelzer who was a Corporal at 4 SAI, Delta Company in Middelburg during m… — Soutie
14 June 2015	32463	Corporal Abraham Liebergh Pelser 7 South African Infantry Battalion · 1977-03-08	His name is on the SA War Graves Project and a picture of the relevant section of the SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA. His date of birth is wrong as well as the spelling of his name After adding… — Soutie
19 February 2015	30232	Trooper Dennis Michael Elworthy South African Armoured Corps (Corps) · 1978-08-23	I am Willie Els. I was part of the Armoured car troup stationed at Wenela that night. Goofy was with me as part of the Squadron fro 2 SSB from Zeerust,we were suppose to fly back home the morning of 23rd August. That ni… — Willie Els
12 February 2015	31298	Sapper Steven Eric Lelong South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1988-02-22	22 February 1988: 84506179BG Sapper ( Acting Section leader) Steven Eric Lelong from 1 Parachute Battalion Combat Engineering Unit was accidently shot dead (mortar shrapnel) when a team of Combat Engineers were mistaken…
08 February 2015	31411	Lance Corporal Jacobus Abraham Smuts (Kosie) Louw 1 South African Infantry Battalion · 1981-01-26	He was killed instantly when he detonated a booby-trapped Yugoslavian TMA-3 Cheese Mine while returning from a patrol on the cut-line. The Platoon had set up three separate ambushes and were in the process of re-groupin… — John Dovey
03 February 2015	30315	Corporal Bruce Andrew Fidler South African Medical Corps (Corps) · 1985-09-15	Rather late than never. Bruce and I where at Florida Park High School together. Bruce became Head Boy. We played first team rugby together and we were both props - two big okes - but unfortunately our collective skill a… — Peter Walters
29 January 2015	29350	Rifleman Eddie James Barnard 4 South African Infantry Battalion · 1982-04-30	I remember in 1980 we were ambushed and I was wounded. I wil never forget the coward that did not fire a single shot! A real rambo in base but a real coward when we were in the ambush! The tracker told me afterwards we… — Harry
27 January 2015	31336	Lieutenant David Gordon Light 32 (Buffalo) Battalion · 1985-02-13	I knew Lt Light at 8 SAI in 82 / 83 although not well and was saddened to hear of his passing. I have only now found out. I remember him as a fit Officer that trained hard. He was an inspiration. I also served time in S… — Wayne
16 January 2015	30738	Lieutenant Peter Henry Hollis 8 Squadron · 1980-04-25	25 April 1980: 70394770PE Lieutenant Peter Henry Hollis from 8 Squadron was Reported Missing in Action over Southern Angola while flying Atlas MB326KM Impala Mk II, Serial Number 1029. He was part of a pair of Impala ai… — Giep Vermeulen
16 January 2015	30280	Major Edward Richard Every 1 Squadron · 1988-02-20	After releasing their bombs, Minne and Every broke out to the left while the other pair went right. Minne heard Every shout, : Break left!??? and promptly obeyed. Seconds later he heard Nel shouting, ??? Eject! Eject!??…
15 January 2015	34483	Lieutenant Jan Paulus Dixon 1993-06-25	Michael Nixon (not Dixon) was a member of the KRs and was killed in a Buffel accident on 17 May 1993 Andrew Whitaker
13 January 2015	29710	Corporal Christopher Bruce Catto 5 South African Infantry Battalion · 1980-10-25	Died in a Shooting Incident, in Sector 10. Corporal Catto was shot by one of his own platoon when he heard something moving outside his TB. He shot at it and someone woke up, turned around and shot Corporal Catto. Roy E… — D Austin
07 January 2015	1398	Nurse Kaloolah "Monica Gertrude Alice" Beaufort South African Voluntary Aid Detachment · 1918-10-21	Facebook Photo of Emil posted today :https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=430364050447491&set;=gm.10152582179513015&type;=1&theater.; Not sure if you can get the link. 80618622 Ops Medic Nick Williams
27 December 2014	33171	Lance Corporal Pieter Swanepoel South African Infantry Corps (Corps) · 1981-01-05	L/Cpl Swannie. RIP. We had a few beers together. The incident had a profound impact on the bike squad section based at Oshigambo. Respect for the brave, fun loving soldier. — Rob Bester
08 December 2014	13276	Private Alexander Leighton 4th South African Infantry · 1918-04-17	Walter William Ferniough born 1863 in Hulme, Lancashire, England the youngest child born to William Ferniough and Matilda Mason Vessey ( who we believe died in or after childbirth in 1863). Married in Colchester the 3rd…