Dates: 1978-09-20 – 1978-09-21
Theatre: Mozambique (Chimoio)
Rhodesian SAS / SADF Recce raid on ZANLA camps in the Chimoio area of Mozambique. Several 5 Recce operators were attached; Sergeant H. G. “Mac” van der Merwe was killed by small-arms fire during the attack.
Seeded from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_operations_of_the_South_African_Border_War Description hedged where specifics were not confidently sourced — expand as better sourcing is found.
| Name | Date of Death | Rank | Unit | Regiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Der Merwe, Hendrik Gerhardus (H G) | 1978-09-21 | Sergeant | D Sqn, 5 Reconnaissance Commando, SADF | 5 Reconnaissance Regiment |