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Identity
Person No.
29651
Old ROH no.
179
Service No.
65943037PE
Last Name
Burger 55
First Name
Joseph Johannes
Initials
J J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1940 (±1 yr) 98
Age at Death
38
Death Record
Date of Death
04 June 1978 124
Cause code
MVA 2,626
Motor vehicle accident
Cause of Death
Died in motor vehicle accident 1,759
Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Messina
Military Service
Branch
Army
Rank
Warrant Officer Class II
Regiment
2 South African Infantry Battalion 50
Corps
South African Infantry Corps 10,343
Unit
Unknown
Defence Force
SADF 3,821
South African Defence Force
Location
Country
South Africa 23,859
Locality
Gauteng 9,374
Cemetery
THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY 592
Grave Reference
Grave 982 1
Coordinates
-25.78214, 28.12179 OSM
Unit History
Attached To
53 Bn
Part of
Infantry Formation (SAAIF) — Motorised Infantry — Regular
Awards
Honoris Crux (1975)
Honoris Crux (1975) (HC)
South Africa
Awarded the Honoris Crux (1975). Steenkamp, Borderstrike! (3rd ed., 2006) Appendix B lists Warrant Officer II J. J. Burger, 2 SA Infantry Battalion (65943037PE) as recipient no. 13. The book does not give an action date. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honoris_Crux_(1975)
Notes

Husband of Mrs. C. C. Burger.

Research notes

Willem Steenkamp, Borderstrike! South Africa into Angola 1975–1980, 3rd ed. (Just Done Productions, 2006, ISBN 978-1-920169-00-8): Appendix B Honoris Crux recipient no. 13, Warrant Officer II J. J. Burger, 2 SA Infantry Battalion (65943037PE). No action date in the book. Died later in a military vehicle accident at Messina — the award is for earlier service.

Citations

Awarded the Honoris Crux (1975). Steenkamp, Borderstrike! (3rd ed., 2006) Appendix B lists Warrant Officer II J. J. Burger, 2 SA Infantry Battalion (65943037PE) as recipient no. 13. The book does not give an action date. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honoris_Crux_(1975)

External References
Stories 6
on 10 September 2001 · via source
I wonder if you could help me. We are searching for details on my father in Law. He died during the Angola War - his name is on the honours list, but we do not have any details on him at all - person no 179. All the details we have for him are: Force no - 65943037PE, Name - Joseph Johannes Burger. We do know that a got a Honouris Medal. My husband cannot remember him at all. His parents were divorced and his mother never talks about his father at all. Please could you perhaps find out any information on him. Your help would be greatly appreciated Yours sincerely Helen Burger Helen Burger
by Jeff on 22 September 2008 · via source
Dad, we miss you! Anyone with any info please let us know.
by B G Kirby on 09 August 2010 · via source
WO2 JJ Burger was my CSM during National Service during 1975 at 2 SAI Bn Gp in Walvis Bay. He was very involved in Ops Savannah - there is quite a bit of reference to him in books on the war at that time.
on 08 December 2011 · via source
I want to thank everyone that helped us: Jeff Schur Hans Fouche Koos Moorcroft Rowley Medlin (9F) R.I.P Jeff Burger
by Jeff Burger on 08 December 2011 · via source
And Mr Kirby Thank You.
by Jimmy de Scande on 03 October 2012 · via source
Yes, I remember Sgt Major Burger from 1975 at 2 SAI. I was fresh out of infantary school posted to 2 SAI as platoon weapons instructor. SM Burger was my CSM. Can remember him as being a wonderful person to us instructors, can also remember taking his young children to the movies in Walvis. Me and another Lance Corp. whose surname I can remember- Mike ?
Dedications 1
on 08 December 2011 · via source
A Soldier's Final Inspection The Soldier stood and faced God Which must always come to pass He hoped his shoes were shining Just as bright as his brass. "Step forward you Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" The Soldier squared his shoulders and said "No, Lord, I guess I ain't Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint. I've had to work on Sundays And at times my talk was tough, And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep. Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just to steep, And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear, And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here. They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand, I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand." There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod As the Soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, you Soldier, You've borne your burden well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell." In proud thanksgiving Let us remember our elder brethren. They shall grow not old As we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. Jeff & Family