Identity
Person No.
371
Service No.
191175V
Last Name
First Name
John Henry
Initials
J H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
36
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
ACC 1,585
Accident
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Grave Reference
Coordinates
Notes
Son of Joseph H. and Florence Allen; husband of K. M. Allen, of Cape Town. B.Sc. (Dublin); A.L.C.M.
Citations
Unknown
External References
Stories 2
I remember this as if it was yesterday. I was a medic, 19 years old, at the Ondangwa Air Base that day, and we tried so hard ...
Pierre was killed in action in SWA , on 12 August 1978, whilst in hot pursuit of a terrorist group of about 45 men strong. He died together with two other paratroopers,
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
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