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Identity
Person No.
32530
Service No.
87765103
Last Name
Plaatjie 2
First Name
Petrus
Initials
M D
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1962 (±1 yr) 332
Age at Death
35
Military Service
Rank
Lance Corporal
Regiment
South African Infantry Corps 1,067
Unit
Grp 36 HQ 11
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
28 December 1997 60
Cause of Death
Died in motor vehicle accident 1,721
Died in Military Vehicle Accident,at Zastron. Samil 20 drove over him
Grave Reference
Alternative Commemoration until grave found 1,598
Location
Country
South Africa 17,413
Locality
Gauteng 9,426
Cemetery
SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA 1,912
Additional Information
Notes

Son of Mr. T. Plaatjies of Botshabelo. Ref SANDF 1997 RoH.

Citation

LG Sup 3 March 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and determination"

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #32530