Yeo, Edward Clive (E C)

I believe Cpl Yeo was killed in a landmine incident in Sector 10. He was a sapper and I remember him giving a landmine orientation lecture to Hotel Company, Infantry School in early 1988. Unknown Unknown

My Uncle Edward Clive Yeo, was Indeed killed disarming a landmine, from what I understand of it the mine had a secondary charge burried under it which fired and resulted in his untimely death. Unknown Unknown

As a Parabat occasionally stationed in Oshakati, I attended landmine orientation lectures given by Cpl. Yeo. He was an exceptionally gifted instructor whose knowledge of EOD's was second to none. His dedication and amiable manner left a lasting impression on everybody he trained. We were absolutely stunned and shocked when we heard that he was killed in such a tragic way while clearing a mine-field. Cpl. Yeo was one of the most likeable and good-natured individuals I've had the honour of knowing. He would have been a brilliant teacher/lecturer. It's been 17 years since his passing, but his remarkable presence stays with me till this very day. The world is a poorer place without this unique young man! Unknown Unknown

I served with Eddie Yeo at 25 Field Squadron, Oshakati. Eddie was supposed to go with us on a pass that April (1988), but duty called and Eddie had to stay for another 2 weeks..... I remember our last goodbye so well..... I was so sad when (Cpl) Marius Steyn phoned me to break the news about Eddie's tragic passing. The return flight back to Oshakati was a long and sad trip. But I will remember the laughs and good times we shared for the short 4 months together.... my corporal next to me at morning parades, our outing to the "Driehoek" restuarant, and together our team won the Sector 10 - 2,4 km "bondelsport" race. RIP Eddie, you are a hero that paid the ultimate price. We'll not forget you. Lt. G.N Kotze Naude Kotze (Lt)

Like most others doing national service Edward and I were trying to negotiate our way through challenging times. We were a two man training team for all new recruits into the area as well as providing operational support to other, non-engineering, units. We had great fun developing new and exciting ways to teach skills that, ultimately, would save the lives of our colleagues. Most of his operational support involved neutralising explosive devices in operational areas. Together we decided to become vegetarian (for pseudo-religious reasons) as the fresh fruit provided to other vegetarians was more appealing than our standard meat dishes in the mess. This venture worked well for a week until our scam was uncovered by our Sgt. Major. Our servings quickly deteriorated to tins of peas until we gave up and reverted to the meat diet. We both conspired to attended the local pastors church to meet pastor Black as his wife was a wonderfully attractive lady. Despite our poor initial motives we found a home and faith in those difficult times and Edward was a regular church attendee until he was killed. I know that we were both very grateful to the pastor and his wife for the love and guidance they gave us. Edward was a close friend and I still catch myself thinking of him on occasion. I never met his family but, if they read this, I hope that they take some comfort from knowing that he was well liked by all in the squadron, he never lost his fun-loving mischievous streak and that he died instantaneously while performing a task that excited and engaged him. He will not be forgotten.

South Africa lost one of its finest with the tragic passing of this remarkable young man! His memory is cherised by all those who have worked and befriended him!

I served with Cpl Yeo. He was the Cpl on duty the last evening before I left for pass and we still joked over the radio.When I got back to Oshakati I got the tragic news. Great leader and friend. Still think of him and others after all these years.