Identity
Person No.
33862
Old ROH no.
1856
Service No.
77487544BG
Last Name
First Name
Andries Petrus
Initials
A P
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,310
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, contact in Sector 10, in ambush between Eenhana and Oshigambo. Sweeping road for mines
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Notes
Son of Mrs. M. A. Wiese
Citations
Unknown
External References
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SADF.info Border Roll of Honour
SADF.info Border RoH
- South African War Graves Project
Stories 2
Pte. Wiese died in an ambush between Eenhana and Oshigambo. We were in the same mortar platoon and did convoy protection between Eenhana and Oshakati at the time. Pte.Wiese was in the group coming from Eenhana sweeping the road for landmines when they were ambushed. Pte. de Beer was also fataly wounded in the same ambush. I was in the group going up from Oshikati and was supposed to meet up with them at the halfway mark between Oshigambo and Eenhana. Pte. wiese was well liked in his section 4, I was section commander in section 3 in the 81mm mortar platoon, 4SAI, 1979-1980. W.J.Smit
I am one of the troops priveleged to have served alongside Andries Wiese during our National Service and one of those caught in the same ambush. Although we were not close friends, due to our being in different sections, I admired Andries' confidence and ability to enhance the morale of others. Even though memories fade with the passing years - you will not be forgotten.
Dedications 1
Andries Petrus Wiese was my closest friend. We matriculated in 1978 from Ermelo High School. He was a member of 4 SAI and was a mortarist. He died on 22 August 1980, presumably in an ambush. He was 19 years old.