Identity
Person No.
33344
Old ROH no.
1436
Service No.
79218343BG
Last Name
First Name
Alexander John
Initials
A J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,779
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action when his Patrol was ambushed by combined FAPLA/Cuban force while operating in an area North of Xangongo, approximately 32km from Cahama. He was struck in the head by a bullet that killed him instantly
Military Service
Rank
Lance Corporal
Regiment
Unknown
Secondary Unit
Army
Defence Force
Unknown
Location
Country
Locality
Grave Reference
Memorial
Memorial
Location
On a koppie at the Voortrekker Monument, overlooking Pretoria
Address
Coordinates
Panel
Not listed against a numbered panel
On the panel
Position on the panel will be added with photographs
Notes
No additional information known at this time
Citations
Unknown
External References
-
SADF.info Border Roll of Honour
open source ↗
SADF.info Border RoH
- South African War Graves Project open source ↗
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The War in Angola
open source ↗
War In Angola Roll of Honour (warinangola.com, tabid=1175), pages 54-56 of 143: confirmed, no changes.
Stories
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Dedications 2
Paratrooper's Prayer Heavenly Father, King of the world I know that all things are in your hands, whatever happens to me. As a paratrooper I am prepared to suffer hardship. I am ready to endure danger and unrest, pain and hurt. I am willing to be hungry end thirsty. I am prepared to face the enemy fearlessly. Lord I am weak. I cannot depend on my own strength. I do not want to trust in my own abilities. Lord my God; Let me trust in you alone. Give me courage and strength, and, above all, faith to do my work
Lo Tucks ! Never new you insides out, but you were a great leader with so much potential! 'Tis now nearly 22 years past that fatefull day that you walked in my place in the sweep-line. I remember our last confrontation after 3 weeks of patrol, and silent comm. Stinking, dark figures in the bush a few clicks from Cahama - Angola. I was airlifted the previous day and you took the bullet that was meant for me in that ambush... Today, I'm still convinced of that... All honour to our buddies that still brought you home through that hot-retreat ! May your memory live on and may you be remembered and honoured by your family for many generations to come. My friend !