Identity
Person No.
33162
Service No.
84591932BG
Last Name
First Name
Michael Colin
Initials
M C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, near Mupa in Southern Angola when their Casspir drove into an ambush and was struck by a Czechoslovakian RPG-75 Anti-Tank Rocket. The rocket struck the Browning Machine-gun mounting and exploded, spraying the inside of the vehicle with lethal shrapnel, killing them instantly
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Suter, of Florida.
Citation
DFC LG 15 February 1946 pg. 962 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"; MID LG Sup 1 January 1946 pg. 129
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project