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Identity
Person No.
33263
Service No.
87767729HJ
Last Name
Thobejane 1
First Name
Patrick Kgolane
Initials
P K
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1962 (±1 yr) 332
Age at Death
26
Military Service
Rank
Private
Regiment
South African Infantry Corps 1,067
Unit
21 South African Infantry Battalion 42
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
11 March 1988 140
Cause of Death
Died in Friendly Fire Incident 39
Died in Friendly Fire Incident, in a Temp Base at Eenhana. He accidentally moved outside the TB at night and when challenged, got a fright and ran. He was shot by a guard
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. L. Thobejane, of Dennilton

Citation

LG Sup 17 April 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage on several occasions in getting his men and mules through heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example to his men throughout under the most difficult circumstances."

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

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