Identity
Person No.
32554
Service No.
72354327N
Last Name
First Name
Michiel Casparus Eksteen
Initials
M C E
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
18
Military Service
Rank
Lance Corporal
Regiment
Secondary Unit
"D" Sqdn.
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Shooting Incident, at Ruacana Airport. He was accidentally shot with a 7.62 MG while his convoy was parked and they were busy clearing and checking weapons
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Johannes Marthinus and Wilhelmina Gertruida Potgieter, of Vrede
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