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Identity
Person No.
31587
Service No.
77880235SP
Last Name
First Name
Goodman Mthunzi
Initials
J M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
30
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Cause of Death
Died of gunshot wound, accidentally self-inflicted while on operations, in Southern Angola
Grave Reference
Additional Information
Notes

ref. "Die Buffel Struikel" by L. J. Bothma

Citation

LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."

External Source

List 1 (Mike Sandham hard-to-research list): listed as 'Muquindia' (year 1977). matched ROH by force number 77880235SP. list surname/spelling form 'Muquindia' vs ROH name. list notes: 01 Jan 1977(Date of Death 2 = 1977-12-31) J M Muquindia from 32 Battalion Unknown cause of death. Force Number = 77880235SP, Name and Rank = Maquinda? J.M., Rfn, Date of Death = 1977/09/07, Shot himself by Accident during an operation - 32 Battalion SOURCE: The War In Angola Info.... (Israeli Fallen Soldiers & Victims of Terrorism database — search by name)

South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #31587