Identity
Person No.
30813
Old ROH no.
628
Service No.
84276195BG
Last Name
First Name
Raymond Victor
Initials
R V
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,779
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, in contact with the enemy. Ratel hit by two RPGs. One hit engine, the other went through the door
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Grave Reference
Coordinates
Unit History
Home Unit
Attached To
Part of
Part of
Awards
South Africa
Pro Patria Medal warrant, Government Gazette No. 5171 (25 Jun 1976), Rule 5, as amended by GG No. 5575 (3 Jun 1977); discontinued by GG No. 25213 (25 Jul 2003, Schedule corrected by GG No. 26778, 17 Sep 2004) for service on/after 27 Apr 2003. Gazette extracts: https://rohsa.co.za/award.php?id=24
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Jagga, of Durban.
Research notes
Confirmed 23 Aug 2026 against the 61 Mech Veterans Association official Roll of Honour (61mech.org.za/index.php/roll-of-honour): "Lance-Corporal R V Jagga - 13 Aug 1988 (NOTE: ROH DateDeath here is 1988-08-19, six days later than the official roll -- same person by initials+surname, date left as recorded)". 26 Aug 2026: Unit leftover "Regiment De Wet" → School of Armour (SAWGP Unit); Regiment "School of Armour" → Central Medical Command (SAWGP Regiment); attachment attd. 61 Mechanised Battalion Group.
Citations
Unknown
External References
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SADF.info Border Roll of Honour
open source ↗
SADF.info Border RoH
- South African War Graves Project open source ↗
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The War in Angola
open source ↗
War In Angola Roll of Honour (warinangola.com, tabid=1175), pages 66-76 of 143: confirmed, no changes.
Stories 2
Raymond Jagga, was the Medic attached to School of Armour's Tank Squadron which participated, as part of 61 Mechanised Infantry during the period June to October 1988. Raymond was killed during a SWAPO attack on the 61 Mechanised convoy returning from an excersise in the Operational Area. The Ratel in which he was travelling was struck by two RPG rockets. The first hit the engine, the second went through the door, which killed Raymond instantly. I will miss Raymond, as he was well liked by the Tank Crews. Regards Cpl William Surmon Cpl William Surmon Unknown
My brother (19) was taken away from us on the 19 August 1988, a day I will never forge t... getting a knock at the front door... my worst day ever. Raymond I love and miss u so much u just have no idea... I am still battling to come to terms with what happened... I have those days where I just want to talk to u and let u know what is happening in my life.. I love u Raymond and SALUTE YOU...YOU are my HERO..
Dedications 6
I would like to say what a good natured, happy and kind hearted person Raymond was. I knew you through being buddies while in the School of Armour during 1987 and 1988. I still have your letter you wrote to me from the "border". I remember having good jokes while in Durban at your Portuguese friend Jose cafe at Mont Blanc Marine Parade. Myself and Shane Cullen from Amanzimtoti came to visit your grave in Durban North. You were a fine ops medic and a good friend Raymond. We will always remember you. Kevin Pfisterex Cape Town now Norway
Ray, you were a great guy, and those of us who were up there together who have kept contact often speak about you. Your happiness and spirit on the border will always stay with me. You are and always will be a part of our conversation. To a great ops medic.
I didn't know Raymond, but he was a fellow Ops Medic brother. Let us remember those who fell in the line of Service.
Ray, I knew you growing up all through high school at Beachwood. You were at School of Armour and I was at 1SSB, the last time I saw you was the day before you went to the Border, you were excited and happy as you always were. You were a good person who always looked on the positive side of life. I will always remember you, my friend. Dennis McDonald, Umhlanga Rocks now Los Angeles
I know Raymond from primary school and a true gentleman, still keep in touch with his sister Vonitha. RIP homeboy you are never forgotten Richard Baker
I new Raymond through out our primary school years. He was the most incredible and kind friend and brother. We all had a lot of good times and laughs together. I am glad that I got to get to know him in my life time. R.I.P my dear friend. You will always be remembered.