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List updated April 8, 2012

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Country Locality Cemetery Surname Initials Forenames Alias Rank Trade Adjutant Service No. Regiment Unit Text Unit Text 2 Former Regt Date of Death Date of Death 2 Date of Birth Age Grave Ref Circumstance of Death Additional Information Decorations Citation Grave Photo Yes/No  
South Africa . . UAAPULATENA Z ZAAKO . Special Sgt . . . Koevoet . Police . 1-Apr-1989 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY UECKERMANN H E HUGH EDMONSTON . Cadet . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 23-Sep-1938 .   20 . Killed in an aircraft related accident, Hartbees #842, crashed near Rustenberg ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
Namibia Caprivi KIMBO CEMETERY, BUFFALO UEVALA I . . Rifleman . . 77880300SP 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 4-Apr-1983 .   0 OLD SEC 246 Died of Medical Reason, Organ Failure ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa . . UITHALER W WILLEM . Rifleman . . 87067039CK 1 SA CAPE . Army . 19-Jun-1987 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape SALDANHA (WHITE CITY) CEMETERY UNGERER J JOHAN . Kommandant . . . SA Army . Army . 20-Nov-1989 .   32 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY UNKNOWN SOLDIER . . . . . . . Special Forces . Army . 9-Sep-1983 .   0 Grave 1237 Unknown Special Forces soldier who died in Angola ref : Paul Els . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (PLUMSTEAD) CEMETERY UPTON F S FRANK SCURR . Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force 17 Sqdn. Air Force . 25-Apr-1949 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, during aerobatics at low level crashed at Beaufort West, in AT-6 Harvard #7148 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
Israel Centre GDEROT (MILITARY) REGIONAL CEMETERY URIE M MICHA . Sergeant (Rank raised to Master-Sgt posthomously) Technician . . Israeli Defence Forces Signal Corps attd. Armoured unit. Army . 12-Oct-1973 . 19-May-1952 21 Block 1 Row 1 Grave 1 Killed in action, in the Yom Kippur war, in the defence of Israel Son of Ruth and Elkana . http://www.izkor.gov.il/izkor86.asp?t=95291 YES  
South Africa . . UTEWGA A . . Special Constable . . . Koevoet . Police . 16-Feb-1986 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa . . UUQWANQA J JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 80861784HV 101 Battalion . Army . 17-Mar-1984 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . UUSSHONA M . . Rifleman . . . 101 Battalion . Army . 31-Oct-1987 .   0 . Killed in action, at Nindango Angola, in Operation Firewood against Swapo . . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga ERMELO NEW CEMETERY UYS C CAMPBELL . Second Lieutenant . . 78214962BG 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 1-Jul-1982 . 4-Aug-1962 19 . Killed in action, Caprivi ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . YES  
South Africa . . UYS F D L R FRANCOIS de la REY . Corporal . . 75224584 2 Recce Regiment . Army . 18-Oct-1988 . 19-Nov-1958 29 . Died in Middelburg Husband of Mrs. H.E. Uys of Pretoria. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape SOMERSET WEST CEMETERY UYS H J HERMANUS JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 66338328BT Regiment Westelike Provincie . Army . 25-Mar-1977 . 1-Oct-1950 26 . Died in a Freak Accident, at Keetmanshoop. A goods train loaded with iron ore struck a stationary troop train at the Keetmanshoop station. On Keetmanshoop Station Memorial . . YES  
South Africa . . UYS H P HENDRIK PETRUS . Lance Bombardier . . 81021123BG SA Artillery . Army . 8-Aug-1985 . 6-Jun-1965 20 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident,in Potchefstroom. Military vehicle and civilian vehicle collided. Son of Mr. & Mrs. PH Uys of Swellendam. CP . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga ERMELO NEW CEMETERY UYS J P JAN PIETER "KOOTIE" Rifleman . . 77513844BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 6-Jan-1980 . 23-Jan-1961 18 . Died in South West Africa . . . YES  
South Africa . . UYS J P JOHAN PETRUS . Major . . 08087504KV BOTHAVIL . Army . 10-Sep-1985 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY UYS P B PIETER BENJAMIN . Major . . 01488550PE South African Air Force 17 Sqdn. Air Force . 29-Oct-1975 . 8-Dec-1940 34 Grave 854 Killed in aircraft accident, in Beechcraft Baron. He was detached from 17 Sqn on special duties and was piloting the plane as he had extensive experience on the type with Light Aircraft Command. The plane, known as "Dinky Toy" was supplied by UNITA and had been checked out by SAAF personel at Rundu. It was busy with aerial observations for Battlegroup Foxbat in the Silva Porta area of Angola when it crashed, 6km north of Norton de Matos. The SADF investigation team could not determine the exact cause of the crash. Husband of Mrs.H.M. Uys, of Pretoria. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Mpumalanga ERMELO AREA CEM ? UYS-OLIVIER W J C . . Rifleman . . . SA Army . Army . 2-Feb-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Free State WELKOM CEMETERY UZZEL P PETER . Rifleman . . 72241417KT GROUP 34 Goudveld Kommando Army . 6-Jan-1983 .   26 A29 Killed in action, landmine . . . YES  
South Africa . . VALENTINO L . . Special Sgt . . . Koevoet . Police . 6-Jun-1985 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa . . VALLERO M F MARK FELICE . Rifleman . . 68307446N 5th South African Infantry . Army . 13-Sep-1970 . 22-Aug-1952 18 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident, his section being transported in a Gladiator. There was a bad crash and fire, with the troops trapped in the rear. The army vehicle he was in collided head-on with a newspaper delivery van between Colesberg and Philippolis, on their way back to Ladysmith army camp. Son of Mr. C. Vallero. . . NO  
South Africa . . VALLIEN W WILLEM . Sapper . . 83809517SC 1 SWA Eng Regt . Army . 12-Feb-1985 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VALOYI P G . . Lance Corporal . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1992 31-Dec-1992   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape BEAUFORT WEST AREA CEMETERY ? VAN AS J D O JACOB DANIEL OTTO . Private . . 76567023BG 1 Maintenance Unit . Army . 26-Sep-1978 .   18 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN AS P L PIETER LOURENS . Major . . 84444884PE 7th South African Infantry . Army . 10-Jul-2000 .   0 . . . . . NO  
Namibia . WINDHOEK NEW MUNICIPAL CEMETERY VAN AS W WILLEM . Sergeant . . . Koevoet . Police . 31-Jan-1985 . 3-Jun-1958 26 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN ASWEGEN A J ABRAM JOHANNES "AWIE" Airman . . 85531978 South African Air Force . Air Force . 28-Mar-1987 . 20-Aug-1967 19 Grave 1367 Died in a Private Motorcycle Accident, at Valhalla. Stepson of Mr. P.W. Grobbelaar of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN ASWEGEN P J . . Second Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force Bloemspruit Flt Air Force . 10-Feb-1954 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, struck ground during low flying and crashed near Bloemfontein, in AT-6 Harvard #7659 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa North West Province KLERKSDORP (NEW) CEMETERY VAN ASWEGEN S D SAMUEL DEON . Gunner . . 70428388BT REGIMENT . Army . 18-Feb-1980 .   25 A1 . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN ASWEGEN T . . Air Mechanic . . P16388 South African Air Force AOS Air Force . 17-Jun-1958 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, mid-air collision with De Havilland Vampire #239, crashed at Langebaanweg, in AT-6 Harvard #7001 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN AREA CEMETERY ? VAN BLERK W R WILLIAM ROSS . Major . . . South African Artillery , Army . 14-Jun-1959 . 30-Apr-1917 42 Reportedly Died in a motor vehicle accident, while on vacation leave. Son of Mr. W. H. S. Van Blerk, of Johannesburg. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN BLOMMESTEIN . . . Major . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Dec-1954 7-Dec-1954   0 . Died on active service . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN BOSCH J P L JOHANNES PETRUS LODEWICKUS . Warrant Officer Class II . . 05553276PE SECTOR 2 South African Engineer Corps Army . 1-Sep-1983 . 7-Nov-1934 48 Grave 1231 Died in a Military Vehicle Accident,between Rundu and Bagani. Head on collision with another military vehicle Husband of Mrs. MMCW van Bosch of Kempton Park . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN BRAKEL D G DANIEL GERHARDUS . Rifleman . . 75255448BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 2-Jul-1979 . 9-Dec-1959 19 . Died in a Shooting Incident, at Oshivello Son of Mr. & Mrs. PM Van Brakel of Potchefstroom. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape STRAND (GOEDE HOOP) CEMETERY VAN BREDA L P LOUIS PIETER . Corporal . . 77527224PE 4th Reconnaissance Regiment . Army . 21-May-1985 .   25 A1 Killed in action, during a recce in Angola near Cabinda . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN BUISBERGEN L LEON . Corporal . . 80489552BG 6th South African Infantry . Army . 17-Feb-1985 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape STRAND (GOEDE HOOP) CEMETERY VAN COPPENHAGEN J W JAN WILLEM "WILLIE" . Major . . 70334258PE South African Air Force 1 Sqdn. Air Force . 19-Mar-1988 .   33 B4 Killed in action, in eastern Ovamboland returning to Rundu from a night strike on Baixa Longa in Angola, in Dassault Mirage F1AZ #223 . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DALEN T . . Private . . . Special Services Battalion . Army . 29-Jul-1938 .   21 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DEN BERG C E CHRISTIAAN ERNST . Commandant . . 67731356 South African Air Force . Air Force . 13-Dec-1976 . 5-Jul-1942 34 Grave 917 Died in HF Verwoerd Hospital following open heart surgery. Husband of Mrs. M.H. Van den Berg of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DEN BERG D A DANIEL ADRIAAN . Air Corporal . . P8480 South African Air Force 35 Sqdn. Air Force . 28-Mar-1957 . 10-Oct-1911 45 . Drowned while on duty. While inspecting Seaplane tenders in the Durban harbour, he slipped and drowned in the Durban Bay. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DEN BERG F C FREDERICK CHRISTOFFEL . Rifleman . . 76508233BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 9-Nov-1979 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa North West Province KLERKSDORP (NEW) CEMETERY VAN DEN BERG J J JOHANNES JACOBUS . Lance Corporal . . 78330479BG 61st Mechanised Battalion . Army . 15-Apr-1982 .   0 B7 Whilst on patrol the Lt sent out a section (1 Ratel) to follow a couple a tracks that the tracker had picked up. The Ratel hit an ambush just after 10am. By the time backup had formed up and went to their aid a group of soldiers had been killed. . . . NO  
South Africa Free State BULTFONTEIN CEMETERY VAN DEN BERG J P JACOBUS PETRUS . Sapper . . 82489188BG South African Engineers Corps 25 Field Squadron Army . 9-May-1986 .   19 A6 Died in a Shooting Incident, at Oshakati, shot by a fellow member. This cemetery is in Bultfontein (which lies about an hour north of Bloemfontein) . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng VEREENIGING (JACOBSKOP) CEMETERY VAN DEN BERGH D DEREK . Rifleman . . 74310210BG 8th South African Infantry . Army . 5-May-1980 .   0 3 . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DEN BERGH J F JACOBUS FREDERICK . Rifleman . . 77367367BG 53 Battalion . Army . 19-Jun-1980 .   0 . Killed in action, ambush near Itali . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DEN BOOGARD A ANDRE . Lance Corporal . . 76271055BA MOUNTED . Army . 21-Jan-1978 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED. VAN DEN DOOL T TERENCE . Corporal . . 81026494BG 3rd South African Infantry . Army . 22-Jan-1984 . 10-Jan-1965 19 . While swimming with his friends at Hippo Pool, Ruacana, he vanished under the water. Although a search was launched, they failed to recover his body. He was declared dead in 1986. On Pinetown, Kwazulu Natal Memorial . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DEN HEEVER G A M GYS ALBERTUS MARTHINUS . Lieutenant . . 74241936 South African Infantry Corps. 101 Battalion Army . 9-Mar-1984 . 23-Mar-1958 25 . Died near Oshakati as a result of a bullet wound. Son of Mr.J.P. Van den Heever of Potchefstroom . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DEN HEEVER P J PETRUS JOHANNES . Second Lieutenant . . P1/41772 South African Air Force AOS Air Force . 3-Oct-1952 . 13-Oct-1931 20 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed into sea near Saldahna after attack on drogue, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXE #5556. He attempted to bale out but the parachute did not deploy. Son of Mr. M.P. Van den Heever, of Deneysville. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DEN HEEVER W O WILLEM OCKERT . Private . . 68202035N NORTH W . Army . 12-Apr-1972 . 16-Dec-1952 19 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident, at Kroonstad Son of Mr. Van den Heever. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER BERG A J ANDRE JOHAN . Gunner . . 74804113BG SA Artillery 14 Field Regiment Army . 9-Oct-1978 . 23-Sep-1958 20 . Died from a medical condition at Katima Mululo (Pneumonia) Husband of Mrs. EE Van der Berg of Vereeniging. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER BERG J A JACOBUS ALWYN . Rifleman . . 73565897BT Kaffrarian Rifles . Army . 21-Aug-1978 .   0 . Killed in action, in South West Angola . . . NO  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN (HAMILTON) WAR CEMETERY VAN DER BERG J G J JAN GABRIEL JOHANNES . Private . . 80563422BG 201 Battalion . Army . 4-Feb-1983 .   20 B2 . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng WESTONARIA CEMETERY VAN DER BIJL F P L FRANK PIETER LEENDERT . Lance Corporal . . 79254371BG Technical Services Corps 101 Workshop Army . 28-May-1983 . 1-Jan-1963 20 A2 Died in a Military Vehicle Accident. He fell out of a SAMIL which then drove over him. Son of Mr. & Mrs. L van der Bijl of Westonaria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng CENTURION (IRENE ESTATE) FAMILY PLOT VAN DER BYL A L M ALBERT LAWRENCE MONTAGU . Captain . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 18-Sep-1922 . 1-March-1893 29 . Killed when the starboard wing broke off his aircraft (Avro 504K #H9699) and crashed near Irene. He was killed together with his passenger Lt EA Stuart ref. 85 years of SAAF. Estate file reference: MOOC Vol. No. 6/9/2375 Ref. 2945, dated 1922, for Albert Lawrence Montagu VAN DER BYL, in the National Archives, Cape Town. Son of Mr. CL van der Byl, he was born Mar 1893 . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER KOLF F N U FIRST NAME UNKNOWN . Rifleman . . . 11 COMMANDO Jan Kemp Dorp, E Coy. Army . 1-Jul-1980 31-Oct-1980   0 . Following an altercation about church parade attendance, he acquired ammunition and Committed Suicide by shooting himself with his R1 in the LWT area. He later died in the sickbay of the base. . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng WESTONARIA CEMETERY VAN DER LEEUW N C NORMAN CECIL . Sapper . . 84387265BG 5 MW U . Army . 27-Feb-1987 . 30-Jul-1966 20 . Died while in the Operational Area. (Mpatcha - Sector 70) Son of Mr. JP Van der Leeuw of Carltonville. . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal CREMATED VAN DER LINDE M J MICHAEL JOHANNES . Staff Sergeant . . 05234968PE 5th Reconnaissance Regiment . Army . 17-Feb-1980 . 13-Feb-1941 39 Cremated in Durban. Ashes at Stellawood Cemetery. Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy Husband of Mrs. LA Van der Linde of Durban . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE A B ANTON BELA . Sergeant . . 82379330BT REGIMENT . Army . 20-Jan-1989 .   0 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape VILLIERSDORP CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE A D ABRAHAM DANIEL . Trooper . . 75411140BG 1st Special Service Battalion . Army . 23-Aug-1978 .   18 . Killed in action, during an attack on the SADF base at Katima Mulilo. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE A J ADRIAAN JOHANNES . Private . . 73253650BA 4 PROVOS . Army . 21-May-1976 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape STRAND (GOEDE HOOP) CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE A J ANTON JOHANNES . Corporal . . 80242787 South African Infantry Cape Regiment Army . 19-Feb-1988 . 24-Feb-1965 22 . Died in a Private Vehicle Accident, near De Doorns on the Hex River Pass. Truck carring batteries crashed on the pass. He was a passenger. . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE A P ANDRIES PETRUS . Private . . 77217610 Technical Services Corps 31 Battalion Army . 9-Nov-1979 . 20-Mar-1961 18 Grave 1044 Died in a Shooting Incident, at Omega Base, SWA. Accidently shot with an R1 rifle while engaged in friendly banter with a medic from the unit. Son of Mr. IG Van der Merwe of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa North West Province POTCHEFSTROOM CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE C L CHARLES LLOYD . Corporal . . 69250231PE South African Air Force 11 Sqdn. Air Force . 14-Jul-1976 .   23 . Killed in aircraft accident, at Umtali River mouth, in Cessna 185A #712. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Northern Cape UPINGTON (KEIDEBEES) CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE D R DESMOND REGINALD . Rifleman . . 65436966KV Gordonia Commando . Army . 8-Dec-1987 . 5-Dec-1949 38 . Died in a Pedestrian Accident, at Upington, hit by vehicle during road block. . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE D S DAWID SCHALK . Rifleman . . 81014680BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 19-Sep-1984 .   18 Grave 567 . . . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape DARLING CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE F FOUCHE . Corporal . . 84442979 Sec 40 HQ . Army . 6-Oct-1988 . 12-Mar-1968 20 . Died in a Private Motor Vehicle Accident, on the N7, 13 km north od Moreesburg, while on a weekend pass. Son of Mrs. M van der Merwe of Darling. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng BOKSBURG CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE F J FREDERICK JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 77255719 Infantry School Oudtshoorn . Army . 19-May-1980 . 9-Jul-1961 18 . Died from head injuries received when the private car he was in, rolled, 10km frm Winburg. He was on a weekend pass. Son of Mr. FJ van der Merwe of Boksburg. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE G J . . Second Lieutenant . . . 31 or 201 Battalion . Army . 2-Mar-1984 .   0 . . On 31/201 Bn Memorial Needle . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (PLUMSTEAD) CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE H HENDRIK . Leading Seaman . . 65942179E SAS PROTEA . Navy . 10-Aug-1973 . 31-May-1946 27 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident, at Bredasdorp. The driver of a landrover lost control on a road under construction and the vehicle rolled. Husband of Mrs. O. N. Van der Merwe. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng VANDERBIJLPARK CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE H F HENDRIK FRANCHOIS . Rifleman . . 74268624KT VANDERBI . Army . 2-Mar-1984 .   0 D12 Memorial Stone APPARENTLY DROWNED, STATE PRESIDENT DECLARED MEMBER DEAD . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE H G HENDRIK GERHARDUS "MAC" Sergeant . . 70220991PE 1 Recce Regiment "D" Sqdn. Rhodesian SAS Army . 21-Sep-1978 . 27-Oct-1954 23 . It is believed that van der Merwe, an SADF soldier, was with S Donnelly (SAS) and was killed in action in a 'friendly fire' incident by a Vampire airstrike during Operation Snoopy. ref. "Rhodesian Roll of Honour" by P Geldenhuys (Roll compiled by Dr JRT Wood) . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng ROODEPOORT NEW CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE H S HERMANUS STEPHANUS . Corporal . . 67526913E South African Air Force NLVS DEV Air Force . 10-Mar-1970 . 1-Oct-1951 18 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident. While part of a convoy en route to Devon, the military bus he was in left the road near Fort Mistake (36 miles from Newcastle) and crashed. Son of Mr. WS van der Merwe of Roodepoort. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE H S HERMANUS SWANEPOEL . Lance Corporal . . 85269223BG 93 AMMUNITIONS DEPOT MILITARY POLICE Army . 11-Oct-1989 . 26-Jun-1969 20 . Died from injuries received on the 25 Sep 1989 in a military vehicle accident, 16 km outside Jan Kemp Dorp, while busy with Military Police duties. He died in the Universitas Hospital in Bloemfontein. Son of Mr. & Mrs. WCJ van der Merwe of Stilfontein . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE J D G JOHANNES DAVID GERHARDUS . Corporal . . 79346797BT 3rd Para Battalion . Army . 27-Jul-1988 .   0 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident, at Batavi . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape STANFORD NEW CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE J E JOHANNES ERASMUS "RASSIE" Rifleman . . 76547991BG 3rd South African Infantry . Army . 3-Dec-1980 . 20-Dec-1960 19 Row C, Grave 1 Died in a contact with the enemy, in Sector 10. Son of Mr. I. S. F. Van der Merwe, of Kimberley. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE J J JAMES JOHANNES . Conductor . . 5504 South African Service Corps. T & R Army . 15-Apr-1923 . . 0 Grave 978 Died from medical problems at Roberts Heights Hospital. Tuberculosis & nephrititis Husband of Mrs. van der Merwe, of Johannesburg . . NO  
South Africa Free State WELKOM CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE J L JOHANNES LODEWIKUS . Rifleman . . 71291868KT GROUP 34 Goudveld Kommando "A" Coy. Army . 6-Jan-1983 . 7-Mar-1955 27 A30 Killed in action when the vehicle hit a landmine. Husband of Mrs. C.M. van der Merwe of Odendaalsrus. . . YES  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VAN DER MERWE J P JACO PETRUS . Gunner . . 84435338BG 10 ARTILLERY BRIGADE . Army . 19-Aug-1988 .   0 . Missing, presumably drowned, member went swimming in river and disappeared Son of Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Boshoff . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE J S JOHANNES STEPHANUS . Rifleman . . 76426964BG SECTOR 1 . Army . 26-May-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VAN DER MERWE M MARIUS . Rifleman . . 84328616BT 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 2-Apr-1989 . 5-Mar-1968 21 . Died in a Freak Accident, while on patrol, at Buffalo, he went swimming amongst reats. Presumably attacked by crocodile Son of Mr. JL van der Merwe of Durban. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng BOKSBURG CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE N J NICOLAAS JACOBUS . Lance Corporal . . 76504810BG 1st Special Service Battalion . Army . 18-Jul-1980 . 24-Sep-1960 19 . Killed while on patrol within 10 km from Ondangwa. Their Armour troop surprised Swapo that morning in a chana. Nic was killed while directing fire from the turret of his armoured car. 9 Swapo killed and 2 taken POW . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE P A PETRUS ABRAHAM . Major Company Commander . 76235845PE Infantry School Instructor Group "H" Coy. Army . 18-Nov-1987 . 26-Mar-1960 27 . Killed by shrapnel during a training exercise at Infantry School, Oudtshoorn, when an M26 hand grenade he believed to be a dud exploded just as he rose from cover. Husband of Mrs. A van der Merwe of Oudtshoorn. . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DUNDEE OLD CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE P A PHILLIPUS ANDRIES . Gunner . . 78201359BT 25 FIELD R . Army . 6-May-1991 . 18-Aug-1972 18 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Free State KOFFIEFONTEIN CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE P C PETRUS CORNELIUS . T / Corporal . . P16448 South African Air Force . Air Force . 25-Jun-1960 . 6-Apr-1936 24 . Died in Military Aircraft Accident, Piper Cub from the Defence Flying Club in Pretoria crashed in the Pretoria area. The pilot died as a result of the crash or resulting fire which burnt out the aircraft. Son of Mr. JEJ van der Merwe of Koffiefontein. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE P D F PETRUS DANIEL FRANCOIS . Air Mechanic . . 5561873 South African Air Force AFS Pietersburg Air Force . 18-Apr-1967 . 17-Jul-1948 18 Grave 531 Died in a private vehicle accident at Pietersburg. Son of Mr.P.J. Van der Merwe, of Petit. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE P S PETER SCHALK . Second Lieutenant . . 68772814N 4th South African Infantry . Army . 9-Sep-1971 . 9-Aug-1952 19 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident Son of Mr. A. Van Der Merwe. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE R RENIER . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE W A J WILLEM ABRAHAM JACOBUS . Sergeant . . 05501481PE South African Air Force 15 Sqdn. Air Force . 20-Oct-1977 .   33 Grave 951 Killed in aircraft accident, near Sheepmoor around the border of Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa, in Super Frelon #303. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng CENTURION CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE W J WILLEM JOHANNES . Major . . 01504943 South African Air Force 21 Sqdn. Air Force . 12-Sep-1981 . 22-Sep-1943 37 . Died of a heart attack at 1 Mil Hospital, Pretoria. Husband of Mrs. A.C. van der Merwe of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal BERGEVILLE CEMETERY VAN DER MERWE W S WILLEM STEPHANUS . Second Lieutenant . . 81225880BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 14-Nov-1985 . 16-Jul-1965 20 . Died in 1 Mil Hospital from injuries received during training on the 22 Oct 1985. Injured during a mortar demonstration. Son of Mr. & Mrs. H.S. van der Merwe of Bergville. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER MERWE W S WILLEM SCHALK . Seaman . . 84582733BG South African Navy SAS RAND Navy . 1-Aug-1988 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal PONGOLA CEMETERY VAN DER NEST C F CORNELIS FREDERIK . Rifleman . . 74445370BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 12-Aug-1978 . 6-Sep-1958 19 A1 Killed in a contact with the enemy in Ovamboland Son of Mrs. van der Nest, of Pongola. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER NEST J W JAMES WILLIAM . WOII . . P3729 Technical Services Corps 83 T Stores, Grahamstown Army . 22-Dec-1956 . 15-May-1912 44 . Committed suicide. Shot himself with a 303 rifle. . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VAN DER POEL J F P . . Private . . 77432490BG 1 Maintenance Unit . Army . 23-Mar-1979 .   17 Grave 561 . . . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal NEWCASTLE CEMETERY VAN DER POST M W MARTIN WILLIAM . Rifleman . . 74265059 South African Infantry Corps 2 Parachute Battalion Army . 10-Jul-1982 . 23-Sep-1958 23 . Died in a non military related shooting incident. Shot by a Railway Policeman while trespassing on Railway property. Son of Mrs.M.L. Van der Post of Uis, SWA. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER SCHYFF J JOHAN . Air Mechanic . . P52327 South African Air Force . Air Force . 19-Feb-1965 . 7-Dec-1945 19 . Died from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident on 18 Feb 1965 Son of Mr. JA Van der Schyff of Krugersdorp. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER SCHYFF M L MICHAEL LENIN . Rifleman . . 72456049BC MOUNTED . Army . 31-Dec-1975 . 7-Feb-1956 19 . Died in a Shooting Incident, in Ops Area Son of Mr. L. H. Van der Schyff. . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga EVANDER CEMETERY VAN DER STAR J J JACOBUS JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 75455980BG 6th South African Infantry . Army . 4-Feb-1980 . 12-Nov-1959 20 . Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy. Their Temporary Base near the Angolian Border (Sector 10) was attacked by SWAPO during the night. Son of Mr. & Mrs. J van der Star. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng MEYERTON CEMETERY VAN DER VYVER C D CAREL DAWID . Rifleman . . 80390529 7th South African Infantry . Army . 9-Aug-1982 . 20-Dec-1964 17 . Died at Phalaborwa Hospital from viral hepatitis. Son of Mr. J.S. van der Vyver of Chrissiesfontein. . . YES  
South Africa Free State VIRGINIA CEMETERY VAN DER VYVER D DEON . Sergeant . . 74404443BT South African Engineers Corps 13 Field Squadron Army . 7-Mar-1980 . 8-Apr-1958 21 . Killed in action. Landmine exploded while he was making it safe. Son of Mr. J.H. Van der Vyver of Odendaalsrus. . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY VAN DER VYVER J A JOHANNES ANDREAS . Major . . 70423157PE 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 12-Sep-1985 .   31 Dutch Reformed Block Grave 628C Died in aircraft accident, he walked into the propeller of a C-130 at night at Mavinga Husband of GJ van der Vyver of Bellville - ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER WALT A ANDRE . Corporal . . 76380161 South African Armoured Corps 4 VRP Army . 5-Jul-1982 . 1-Sep-1960 21 Grave 1174 Died in a private vehicle accident at Bloemfontein. Son of Mr.P.L. Van der Walt of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER WALT A F . . Private . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1977 31-Dec-1977   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape BELLVILLE AREA CEMETERY ? VAN DER WALT A G . . Rifleman . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WALT B J C BALTHAZER JOHANNES CAROLUS . Rifleman . . 76246891BG SWA SPEC . Army . 4-Jul-1979 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WALT E . . Mr. . . . Civilian . Civilian . 14-Jul-1982 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed following mid-air collision with Swearingen Merlin 4A #ZS-JLZ, over Swartkops, in Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX. The collision occurred when returning from Namibia and on final approach to Waterkloof Air Base and the Navajo was on final approach to Wonderboom Airport. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WALT E . . Lieutenant . . 96204177 SA Army . Army . 14-Nov-1998 .   0 . Died in a Private Vehicle Accident. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng PRETORIA (EAST) CEMETERY VAN DER WALT F C FRANCOIS CHRISTOFFEL . Signaler . . 84598176 South African Signal Corp Army Gymnasium Army . 9-Mar-1987 . 25-Jan-1967 20 . Died of Medical Reason, at 1 Mil Hospital after being taken ill at the Army Gymnasium in Heidelberg, from meningitis Son of Mr. & Mrs. PJ van der Walt of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER WALT G F GEORGE FREDERICK . Flight Sergeant . . 05228507 South African Air Force . Air Force . 25-Nov-1972 . 3-Dec-1932 39 Grave 738 Died of a heart attack at 1 Mil Hospital. Pretoria. Husband of Mrs. A.Z.C. Van der Walt of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa North West Province HARTEBEESPOORT DAM CEMETERY VAN DER WALT H J HENDRIK JACOBUS . Lance Corporal . . 77473015BG 16 Maintenance Unit . Army . 16-Aug-1980 . 22-Aug-1961 18 . Died in a military vehicle accident at Luhebu, SWA. Military vehicle overturned. Son of Mr.M.J. Van der Walt of Hartebeespoort. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER WALT H N HERMANUS NIEUWOUDT . Lance Corporal . . 78358082 South African Air Force 44 Sqn Air Force . 19-Aug-1983 . 5-May-1961 22 Grave 1234 Died in a private motorcar accident at Halfway House. Son of Mr.M.J. Van der Walt of Irene. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng KRUGERSDORP (STERKFONTEIN) CEMETERY VAN DER WALT J JOHNNIE . . . . . SA ARMY . Army . 16-May-1958 . 16-Aug-1938 19 . . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER WALT J . . Master . . . Civilian . Civilian . 14-Jul-1982 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed following mid-air collision with Swearingen Merlin 4A #ZS-JLZ, over Swartkops, in Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX. The collision occurred when returning from Namibia and on final approach to Waterkloof Air Base and the Navajo was on final approach to Wonderboom Airport. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WALT M . . Master . . . Civilian . Civilian . 14-Jul-1982 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed following mid-air collision with Swearingen Merlin 4A #ZS-JLZ, over Swartkops, in Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX. The collision occurred when returning from Namibia and on final approach to Waterkloof Air Base and the Navajo was on final approach to Wonderboom Airport. . . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (HILLARY) CEMETERY VAN DER WALT N J NICOLAAS JACOBUS . Rifleman . . 77322782BG 3rd South African Infantry Att 53 Battalion Army . 12-Nov-1980 . 7-May-1961 19 Block B Grave 330 Died at Sector 10. Handgrenade exploded in his hand. Son of Mr.N.J. Van der Walt of Durban. . . YES  
South Africa . Winburg area cem ? VAN DER WALT P . . Second Lieutenant . . . 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 4-Jun-1980 .   0 . Killed in action, south of Mutuanjamba (approximately 80km inside Angola) during first phase of Operation Sceptic, specifically area clearing and domination as well as establishment of tactical HQ at Mulemba. Joao was badly wounded and Braz and Van Der Walt were killed when their patrol crossed a gravel road in the kill zone of a vehicle ambush. Large force of dug in SWAPO with mortars and machine guns were able to inflict casualties and pin the patrol down. Reinforcements dislodged the ambushing force, but were forced to secure the immediate area and attend to casualties rather than pursue the enemy. When 2Lt Van Der Walt was instantly killed by a dug in PKM machine gun, Braz went to his aid and was hit multiple times by the same weapon. Van Der Walt had previously been wounded in the head by ground fire while on a C160 flight Eenhana to Ondongwa. ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma. Came from Winburg . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal PIETERMARITZBURG (MOUNTAIN RISE) CEMETERY VAN DER WALT P J PETER JOHN . Rifleman . . 72357387N 4th South African Infantry . Army . 24-Mar-1975 . 21-Sep-1956 18 . Died in a Shooting Incident, at Caprivi Son of Mr. J. G. Van der Walt . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng GERMISTON (PRIMROSE) CEMETERY VAN DER WALT T J TJAART JOHANNES . Private . . 440/204 Railways and Harbours Brigade . Army Rand Revolt 12-Mar-1922 .   42 Block 104, Plot B4 Killed in action, during Rand Revolt, at Braamfontein . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng BOKSBURG CEMETERY VAN DER WALT T J THOMAS JAMES . . . . 75362343 South African Infantry . Army . 29-Sep-1976 . 26-Jul-1958 18 . . Step son of Mr. HE van der Merwe of Boksburg. . . YES  
South Africa . CREMATED VAN DER WATH J J JEREMY JOHN . Lieutenant . . 77386993PE South African Air Force 42 Sqdn. Air Force . 29-May-1981 . 3-Jan-1961 20 Ashes scattered in the sea at Amanzimtoti Killed in aircraft accident, near Eenhana, in Atlas AM3C Bosbok #958. Whilst serving at AFB Ondangwa, one afternoon, while flying low level ration drops over a shona, one of the containers struck the rudder and elevators, causing the pilot to lose control and crash. Son of Mr. & Mrs. van der Wath of Durban . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WEERD J B . . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WESTHUIZEN C H CHRISTIAAN HENDRIK . Rifleman . . 71440051BT WITWATE . Army . 26-Jun-1977 .   0 . Died in a Freak Accident, fell from Unimog . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WESTHUIZEN D R DANIELE RUDOLF . Second Lieutenant . . 74846544PE ETOSHA A . Army . 15-Apr-1982 .   0 . Whilst on patrol the Lt sent out a section (1 Ratel) to follow a couple a tracks that the tracker had picked up. The Ratel hit an ambush just after 10am. By the time backup had formed up and went to their aid a group of soldiers had been killed. . . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal VRYHEID CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN E P ETTIENNE PIETER . Rifleman . . 72380348BA 3rd South African Infantry . Army . 21-Jan-1977 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DER WESTHUIZEN G H GERHARDUS HENDRIK . Sergeant . . 67285361PE SACMP . Army . 24-Oct-1986 . 13-Mar-1951 35 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident. The military motorcycle he was riding struck a truck during overtaking and he fell under the truck's wheels. This was about 8 km from Lindley. Husband of Mrs. C.W.C. van der Westhuizen, of Bloemfontein . . NO  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN G O GERT OLIVIER . Private . . 77575890 South African Air Force . Air Force . 17-Jun-1979 . 23-Sep-1959 19 . Died from medical reasons at 1 Mil Hospital. Son of Mr. W. F. Van der Westhuizen, of Bloemfontein. ***Headstone says Van Der Westhuyzen . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DER WESTHUIZEN H J HERMANUS JAKOBUS . Rifleman . . 74252131BN 13 MAINTE . Army . 24-Dec-1976 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa North West Province STILFONTEIN CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN H J HANS JURGENS . Gunner . . 80575046BT South African Artillery Regiment Potchefstroom University Army . 29-Mar-1988 . 8-Sep-1955 32 . Died in an accidental shooting, 40 km East of Luengue. While on the way to fetch water, he bent down and his webbing caught on the trigger of his R4, which fired 3 rounds automatic, killing him. Husband of Mrs.C.W. Van der Westhuizen of Welkom. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape GORDONS BAY CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN H J HENDRIK JACOBUS . Gunner . . . Regiment Potchestroom University . Army . 31-Jul-1988 . 4-Dec-1954 33 . Killed in an accident with his rifle while on a re-supply mission with a supply truck (SAMIL-100) in Angola during operations against the MPLA in Cuito Cuanavale. . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN H N HENDRIK NICOLAS . Air Sergeant . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 15-Jun-1925 .   0 . Killed in an aircraft related accident ref. 85 years of SAAF. Estate file reference: MHG 57797, dated 1925, for Hendrik Nicolas VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, in the National Archives, Pretoria . . YES  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN (HAMILTON) WAR CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN J A JOHANNES AUGUST . Rifleman . . 83066175CK 1 SA CAPE . Army . 12-Sep-1983 .   19 . . ***Birth date, not death date on stone . . YES  
South Africa North West Province KLERKSDORP (NEW) CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN J C JOHAN CHRISTIAAN . Rifleman . . 77390573 6th South African Infantry . Army . 15-Oct-1980 . 27-Dec-1961 18 . He was involved in a private vehicle accident at Wolmeransstad on 10 Oct, while on a weekend pass. He suffered head injuries but died at 1 Mil Hospital 5 days later. Son of Mr. J.C. Van der Westhuizen of Klerksdorp. . . YES  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN J D JOHANNES DANIEL . Rifleman . . 77518702BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 28-Mar-1981 . 10-Dec-1961 19 . Died in a mortar explosion, in the barracks. Son of Mr. F. A. S. Van der Westhuizen, of Bloemfontein. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng PRETORIA (HEATHERDALE) CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN P PIETER . . . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 7-Dec-1988 . 7-Aug-1962 26 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape VREDENBURG TOWN CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN T J THEUNIS JOHANNES "KEPPIE" . Lieutenant . . 69211258PE 4 Field Regiment . Army . 29-Feb-1976 .   22 . Killed in action, landmine . . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province MAKHADO (OR LOUIS TRICHARDT) CEMETERY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN W W . . . . . 81289993BG SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 2877 . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DEVENTER A L ALBERTUS LOUIS RIP Lieutenant . . 75414136 5 Recce Regiment . Army . 3-Oct-1981 . 30-Jan-1959 22 Grave 1140 Died in a Motorcycle Accident, on Botha's Pass, in the Langersdrift district. Son of Dr A.L. Van Deventer of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape TOUWS RIVER CEMETERY VAN DEVENTER H J HENDRIK JOHANNES HENNIE Sapper . . 84235654 2 Field Engineers Regiment . Army . 6-Nov-1988 . 18-Aug-1968 20 Black granite stone in chain fenced area He was murdered at the Vaalbank Training Area near Bethlehem. He was asleep and was struck on the head with a blunt instrument, by another member. Son of Mr.& Mrs.M.W. Van Deventer of Touwsrivier. . . YES  
South Africa Northern Cape DANIELSKUIL CEMETERY VAN DEVENTER P J PETRUS JOHANNES . Candidate Officer . . 64247240E South African Air Force 42 Sqdn. Air Force . 23-Jun-1970 . 29-Aug-1947 22 . Killed in aircraft accident, Vaal River, in Cessna 185A #725. Aircraft struck HT wires and crashed, near Potchefstroom. Son of Mr. P van Deventer of Danielskuil. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN DEVENTER R RIP . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province KAMPERSRUS FARM CEMETERY, KAMPERSRUS VAN DRUTTEN J H JOHN HENRY . Rifleman . . 71387286KT LYDENBU . Army . 21-Mar-1979 .   23 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DYK F J FRANCOIS JOHANNES . Private . . 46590 Special Services Battalion B Coy Army . 27-Aug-1936 . 9-Jan-1918 18 Grave 942 Died in the Military Hospital at Roberts Heights from influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia Son of Mrs.E.C. Van Dyk of Nylstroom . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN DYK G H GABRIEL HENDRIK . Major . . 01459205E South African Air Force VOS LBWG Air Force . 20-May-1970 .   31 Grave 645 Killed in aircraft accident, near Langenbaanweg, in Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I #512, Aeroplane - flipped on runway ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN DYK P L H PIETER LEON H . Rifleman . . 86265451BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 11-Mar-1988 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape FAMILY PLOT, FARM DRIEFONTEIN, SWELLENDAM AREA VAN EEDEN G D W GABRIEL De WET . Private . . 76541499 South African Air Force Air Defence School Air Force . 28-Nov-1980 . 26-Nov-1960 20 . Died in a private aircraft crash while on a weekend pass. While on route from Rand airport to Riversdal, they crashed on the northern slope of Fouriesberg, 10km West of Robinson Pass. There were 4 fatalities. Son of Mr. & Mrs. E.C. Van Eeden, of Bredasdorp. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN EEDEN P F . . Rifleman . . 80493505BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 31-Aug-1983 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ELLEWEE A J ANDRIES JOHANNES . Captain . . 67334920 41 Battalion . Army . 23-Feb-1978 . 26-Jan-1951 27 . Died in a Shooting Incident, at Narabis near Keetmanshoop. While standing beside an Eland 90 during live firing exercises on the 17 Feb 1978, he was struck in the neck and face by a piece of shrapnel. He died in the Windhoek Hospital. Husband of Mrs. AJ Van Ellewee of Vanderbijl Park. . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province NABOOMSPRUIT CEMETERY VAN EMMENIS J C JOHANNES COETSEE . Corporal . . 91516823PV 7th South African Infantry . Army . 18-Apr-1997 .   0 Block 3 Row I Grave 24 Died in a Military Vehicle Accident,at Potgietersrus. Son of Mr. R.T. Van Emmenis of Potgietersrus. Ref SANDF 1997 RoH. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN GRAAN J C JOHN CHRISTOPHER . Sergeant . . 69340255PE PROVOST . Army . 16-Jan-1980 . 12-Apr-1953 26 Grave 1051 Died at Messina while attempting to recover a vehicle. Bedford Recovery vehicle tipped over and crushed him. Husband of Mrs. N van Graan of Gezina . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY VAN GREUNEN C CICERO "DUTCHIE" Seaman . . 77231702 South African Navy Silvermine Navy . 16-Apr-1983 . 1-Jan-1961 22 . Died at Tygerberg Hospital from injuries received in a private vehicle accident at Bellville, while on a weekend pass. Son of Mr. C van Greunen of Bellville. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN HAMERSVELD R C RONALD CHRISTO . Signalman . . 76285188BG 2 SIGNALS . Army . 4-May-1981 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN B A BRUCE ALBERT . Rifleman . . 89441992BG 7th South African Infantry . Army . 3-Aug-1991 . 25-Nov-1973 17 . Burnt to death at Vhembi Base. He was sleeping in the kitchen to deter thieves and the kitchen caught alight Son of Mrs. DA van Heerden of Johannesburg . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN D H DAVID HERCULES . Lieutenant . . . South African Medical Corps   Army . 1-Jul-1954 15-Jul-1954   0 . Died on active service Husband of Molly van Heerden (nee Etherton) . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN D J DAVID JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 67456053BT EASTERN . Army . 4-Jun-1979 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN H HEKKIES . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN I J IVAN JOHN . Private . . 78261146BG WITWATE . Army . 25-Mar-1982 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN J A S JAN ADRIAAN SMIT . Trooper . . 70508080N SCHOOL O . Army . 3-Nov-1973 . 5-Sep-1954 19 . Died in a Freak Accident, during training Son of Mr. J. S. Van Heerden. . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga BETHAL NEW CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN J C JACOB CAREL "JACO" . Corporal . . 83218826BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 16-Nov-1987 .   20 F10 Killed in action, contact in Angola . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN J F JOHANNES FREDERIK . Commandant . . 01181007E South African Air Force 24 Sqdn. Air Force . 14-Oct-1970 .   0 Grave 662 Killed in aircraft accident, near Bloemfontein, in Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S-50 #426 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng PRETORIA (EAST) CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN J F JAQUES FRANCOIS . Aircraftsman . . 85227429 South African Air Force Air Force Gymnasium Air Force . 25-Apr-1987 . 9-Apr-1969 18 . Died in a Private Motorcycle Accident, Head -on collision with a car on the Welbekend Rd, outside Pretoria. Son of Mrs. SJC van Heerden of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng PRETORIA AREA CEMETERY ? VAN HEERDEN J H JOHANNES HENDRIK . Lieutenant . . 66566647E South African Air Force 42 Sqdn. Air Force . 7-Jan-1969 . 7-Nov-1943 25 Reportedly Killed in aircraft accident, Cessna 185 #734. Aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the airfield at Kutanga Bombing Range, east of QweQwe in Rhodesia. Multiple burns. Son of Mrs. AM van Protsenburg of Carnarvon. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN J J . . Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force 40 Sqdn. Air Force . 16-Nov-1957 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, mid-air collision with #7307, crashed near Johannesburg, in AT-6 Harvard #7342 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa Free State DEALESVILLE CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN J V Z JAC VAN ZYL . Trooper . . 83382218BG 1st Special Service Battalion . Army . 3-Jul-1987 .   19 A1 Two troopers of 1 SSB (seconded to the 10th Panser Troopers) walked into a "kraal", unaware of two enemy soldiers that were hiding in one of the huts. The two troopers, Cloete and van Heerden, received fatal shots from the enemy within the hut after identifying themselves to the local population of the kraal. Van Heerden was apparently shot through the forehead with a Makarov pistol and died instantly. Cover fire was laid down by the 10th Panser Troopers which killed the enemy soldiers in the subsequent battle that took place. . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN M C MARK CORNELIUS . Rifleman . . 71314264N 1st South African Infantry "D" Coy. Oudtshoom Army . 15-Aug-1973 . 26-Jun-1955 18 . Died of meningitis on the way to an exercise in Gazankulu. He died whilst in transit at Potchefstroom. Step-son of Mr. L. F. Broker. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN M F A MARY FRANCIS ANNE . Staff Sergeant . . 83737130PE NATAL CO . Army . 28-Aug-1994 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Free State VIRGINIA CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN M J MICHAEL JOHAN . Rifleman . . 84382407BG 8th South African Infantry . Army . 27-Jun-1988 .   20 A1 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN P A PIERRE ANDRE . Lieutenant . . 71428064 South African Air Force . Air Force . 12-May-1980 . 10-Nov-1955 24 Grave 1068 Suspected suicide at Pretoria. Gunshot wound to the head. Husband of Mrs.E.E. Van Heerden of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN HEERDEN R F RUDOLF FRANCHOIS . Sapper . . 75396121BG 52 Battalion . Army . 19-Feb-1979 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal PIETERMARITZBURG (MOUNTAIN RISE) CEMETERY VAN HEERDEN W E WILLIAM EDWIN . Rifleman . . 79281168BG 201 Battalion . Army . 16-Aug-1982 .   0 Block J, Grave 544 Killed in action, contact . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape WELLINGTON CEMETERY, Western Cape VAN HEERDEN W G WILLEM GEORGE . Second Lieutenant . . 70272224KT Noordvaal Commando . Army . 29-Feb-1980 . 5-Nov-1954 25 . Died in a militery vehicle accident. Buffel rolled at Musese Nkurunkuru, near Rundu. Son of Mr. A.G. Van Heerden of Wellington. . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal COLENSO CEMETERY VAN JAARSVELD M J MAARTIN JACOBUS . Corporal . . 77554202PF 1st South African Infantry . Army . 15-Apr-1982 . 25-Jul-1961 20 A1 Whilst on patrol the Lt sent out a section (1 Ratel) to follow a couple a tracks that the tracker had picked up. The Ratel hit an ambush just after 10am. By the time backup had formed up and went to their aid a group of soldiers had been killed. . . . YES  
South Africa Northern Cape KENHARDT CEMETERY VAN JAARSVELD P P PIETER PAUL . Staff Sergeant . . 05477799E Infantry School Instructor Group . Army . 7-Feb-1973 . 20-Aug-1942 30 . Died in a Freak Accident, while destroying old unstable explosives, at Infantry School, Oudtshoorn Husband of Mrs. C. M Van Schalkwyk. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN JAARSVELD T TIAN . Rifleman . . 80400344BG 8th South African Infantry "B" Coy. Army . 17-Oct-1983 .   0 . Died of wounds, received accidentally, at Okalongo. The platoon that Van Jaarsveld was a member of were busy checking their kit just outside the base as they were heading out on a patrol. An RPG 7 rocket carried by another soldier misfired and hit Van Jaarsveld. He did not die immediately. He was flown to the RSA and died a few days later. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN KRAAYENBURG A N ANDRIES NICHOLAAS . Lance Corporal . . 70245238 Administrative Services Corps Services School Army . 18-Jun-1977 . 30-Jul-1954 22 Grave 940 Died in a Private Motor Vehicle Accident, on the highway, near Snake Valley, Pretoria Husband of Mrs. E.Y. Van Kraayenburg of Edenvale. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN LEERSUM W A WILLIAM ALEXANDER . Sub Lieutenant . . . SA Navy   Navy . 31-May-1952 . 24-May-1920 32 . Died on active service. Accident . . . YES  
South Africa Mpumalanga WITBANK (EMALAHLENI) PMRMP CEMETERY VAN LOGGERENBERG M P MARTHINUS PETRUS . Corporal . . 83348276BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 23-Jan-1987 .   19 B9 . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK A C ABRAHAM CHRISTOFFEL . Rifleman . . 70299938BG REGIMENT . Army . 29-Feb-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Free State Memorial at 1 Para Battalion HQ, Tempe. VAN NIEKERK A H ANDRIES HERMIAS . Rifleman . . 78412871BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 9-Aug-1982 . 16-Aug-1962 19 CREMATED - Ashes placed in the Memorial Killed in action, shot down south-east of Cuvelai in Angola, in Aerospatiale SA3330 Puma C #132 together with 11 other soldiers of 1 Para Bn and 3 members of the SAAF. Son of Mrs. EJ van Niekerk of Benoni . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK A J . . Lance Corporal . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 30-Mar-1977 . 3-Nov-1960 16 . . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK A J ANDRE JOHAN . Private . . 85314953 1 Maintenance Unit . Army . 26-Dec-1987 . 8-May-1969 18 . Died of pneumonia at 1 Mil Hospital. Son of Mr. C.R. Van Nielerk of Johannesburg. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK B P . . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK C A CORNELIUS ALBERTUS . Rifleman . . 73412413 5th South African Infantry , Army . 25-Oct-1975 . 27-Jan-1957 18 . Died in a head on collision between 2 cars near Kroonstad, while on a weekend pass Son of Mr.J.J. Van Niekerk of Witbank, . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK D . . Private . . 74507161 SA Army Dog School . Army . 19-Jan-1981 .   0 . Died in a Private Motor Vehicle Accident, in Cumberland Rd, North Riding, Johannesburg, while on his way to work. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK D DEON . Corporal . . 80318199BG PROVOST . Army . 7-Mar-1985 .   0 . Killed in a vehicle accident in whilst participating in an army exercise in Pretoria. A civilian gravel truck jack-knifed and fell on him. He wasn't discovered until a day or two later. . . . NO  
South Africa . CREMATED VAN NIEKERK D J DIRK JOHANNES . Major General . . 01221530PE South African Air Force HQ Air Force . 14-Jul-1982 . 20-Oct-1928 53 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed following mid-air collision with Piper Pa-31 Navajo ZS-KTX over Swartkops., in Swearingen Merlin 4A #ZS-JLZ. The collision occurred when returning from Namibia and on final approach to Waterkloof Air Base and the Navajo was on final approach to Wonderboom Airport. Husband of Mrs. SJM van Niekerk of Pretoria. Major-General DJ van Niekerk was a veteran of the Korean War and had been decorated several times. For his role in the Korean War he held the Korean Medal, the Korean War Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He had also been decorated with the Southern Cross Medal, the SADF Service Medal and the Chief of the SADF Commendation Medal. General van Niekerk joined the SADF in 1947. In 1958, after a period in Korea, he as promoted to lieutenant. He rose to major-general in 1977 when he took up the post of Chief of Staff, Logistical Support. He had a BSc (Engineering) from the University of the Witwatersrand. . . NO  
South Africa Free State SASOLBURG CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK D L DAWID LAMBERT . Corporal . . 74444613BT REGIMENT . Army . 24-Jan-1984 .   25 . Died in a Freak Accident, struck by lightning . . . NO  
South Africa Eastern Cape ALICEDALE CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK D M E DANIEL MALAN EMMANUEL . 2nd Lieutenant . . 78533809 South African Infantry Group 7 Army . 11-Jul-1981 . 9-Jan-1962 19 . He was a passanger in a private vehicle that hit a bridge, near Cookhouse, while on weekend pass. He was killed instantly. Son of Mr J. Van Niekerk, of Alicedale. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK E J EDWARD JAMES . Able Bodied Seaman . . P17552 South African Navy 147 Minesweeping Sqn. Navy . 5-Dec-1959 . 27-Oct-1934 25 Gen M Sec, Grave 7959 (no headstone) Died in a motor vehicle accident in Simonstown. Son of Mrs. V. M. Botes, of Johannesburg. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK J D . . Private . . 44485 Special Services Battalion . Army . 7-Jul-1935 .   23 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK J P JOHANNES PETRUS . Staff Sergeant . . 69493930PE SECTOR 2 Intelligence Army . 21-Aug-1986 . 6-Sep-1953 32 Grave 6637 DRB Died in a Shooting Incident, at Rundu Brother of Mrs. H Du Toit, of Pietersburg . . YES  
South Africa Eastern Cape DESPATCH CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK K KARL . Corporal . . 89329676PE Technical Services Corps Western Province Command Workshop Army . 22-Nov-1996 .   0 85B Died in a Military Vehicle Accident, at Olifantshoek. Members were on their way home from Exercise Southern Cross when a tyre burst and the vehicle overturned. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK M J L K MARTIN JOHANNES LODEWYK KRUGER . Rifleman . . 78416906BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 15-Oct-1981 .   0 . Died of accidental injuries, in Sector 10, grenade explosion Son of Mr. And Mrs. D. J. Van Niekerk . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng BRAKPAN CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK P A PIETER ADRIAAN . Rifleman . . 77203321BG 6th South African Infantry . Army . 4-Jul-1981 . 25-Jun-1961 20 . Died in a Shooting Incident, near Oshakati, during Ops Protea. Son of Mr. PA van Niekerk of Brakpan . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK P H PETRUS HENDRIK . Private . . 50296 Special Services Battalion C Coy Army . 9-Dec-1936 . 10-Jan-1919 17 . Died at Pretoria. Son of Mr.P.R. Van Niekerk of Marquard. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN NIEKERK R RUBEN . Trooper . . 75528117BG 1 SPECIAL . Army . 29-Nov-1977 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK T B THEO BENCE . Corporal . . 79581435PE 1 Recce Regiment . Army . 30-Jun-1980 .   0 Grave 1080 . . . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape MERWEVILLE CEMETERY VAN NIEKERK W F WILLIAM FAUL . Scout . . 85349744BG SA Intelligence Corps Doornkop Military Base Army . 24-Aug-1988 . 7-Apr-1969 19 . Jumped off the back of a tipper truck to fetch a beret that had blown off and was crushed by the vehicle as it reversed. Son of Mrs. CD Van Niekerk of Oudtshoorn . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN NIEWENHUIZEN W J J . . Private . . 65576993BA 32 FIELD . Army . 31-Mar-1977 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Free State SENEKAL CEMETERY VAN NOORDWYK C H J CHARLES HENRY JANSE . Rifleman . . 75398638BG 3rd South African Infantry . Army . 26-May-1977 . 13-Mar-1959 18 . Died from injuries received in a handgrenade accident at De La Rey Training area in Potchefstroom. Son of Mr. & Mrs. van Noordwyk of Senekal. . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape BREDASDORP NEW CEMETERY VAN PAPENDORP B v D BURGERT van DYK . Private . . 75381095BG 3rd South African Infantry attd. 52nd Battalion Army . 28-Oct-1978 .   0 B1 Stationed at Ogongo base. Died trying to rescue civilian workers who succumbed to methane gas in an underground tunnel. . Honoris Crux (Posthumus) "At Ogongo Agricultural College in Ovamboland, a labourer went down into a sewage pit to clean it. His supervisor, Mr. Brown heard him fall into the water and climbed down to help him. Three Medical Service National Servicemen were in the area and tried to save them. None of them returned as all were overcome by fumes. The three, Ptes FJ Smith, JC Jooste and B van D van Papendorp were awarded Honoris Crux medals" NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN REENEN E N ERIC NORMAN . Rifleman . . 67339689BT 52 Battalion . Army . 5-Mar-1980 .   0 Grave 1055 . . . . YES  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VAN REENEN S V . . Second Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force 2 Sqdn. Air Force . 26-Jan-1951 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, low level bombing crashed into sea near Paternoster, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXE #5609 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN RENSBURG C K . . Stoker . . P10412 South African Naval Forces . Navy . 17-Oct-1948 . . 0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Free State BETHLEHEM (UTOPIA) CEMETERY VAN RENSBURG D M DEO M . Staff Sergeant . . 87475950 South African Engineers Corps 2 Field Engineer Regiment Army . 10-Jul-2007 . 18-Jan-1971 36 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Mpumalanga ERMELO AREA CEM ? VAN RENSBURG H C J . . Rifleman . . . SA Army . Army . 26-Jan-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN RENSBURG J JOSEPH . Rifleman . . 79876256SC 911 Battalion . Army . 28-Aug-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN RENSBURG J P JOHANNES PETRUS . Private . . 75523522 South African Infantry Corps Regiment De la Rey Army . 26-Sep-1987 . 7-Aug-1959 28 . Died in a military vehicle accident near Mooi Plaas in the Kruger National Park. He was busy with a compulsory camp and crashed the vehicle at night, on a unauthorized trip. Husband of Mrs. S. van Rensburg, of Krugersdorp. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN RENSBURG K M KAREN MONA . Private . . 81542375PE SA ARMY . Army . 23-Jan-1982 . 24-Sep-1962 19 . Died in a Private Motor Vehicle Accident, at Voortrekkerhoogte, while on duty. Daughter of Mr. WJ Van Rensburg of Despatch. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN RENSBURG L J LOUIS JACOBUS . Warrent Officer I . . 05528252 Technical Services Corps. TS Training Centre Army . 16-Mar-1989 . 11-Nov-1935 53 Grave 1450 Died of a heart attack at 1 Mil Hospital. Husband of Mrs. M.S. Van Rensburg, of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN RENSBURG P PIETER . Sergeant . . 69475861(9)PE South African Air Force 17 Sqdn. Air Force . 23-Dec-1975 .   22 Grave 865 Killed in aircraft accident, hit an overhead wire, while escorting Rhodesian officers visiting troops in the field at Christmas, in Alouette III #37 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng CREMATED VAN RENSBURG P A J PIERRE ANDRE JANSE . Lieutenant . . 85568848 911 Battalon . Army . 25-Mar-1988 . 18-Jun-1964 23 Cremated at Braamfontein on 8 Apr 1988 Died in a Private Vehicle Accident, 16 km south of Windhoek, while on a weekend pass. Son of Mr. & Mrs. N.M. Van Rensburg of Johannesburg. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN RENSBURG T . . Air Corporal . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 28-Feb-1991 .   0 Grave 1509 Died on active service ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng KEMPTON PARK (MOOIFONTEIN) CEMETERY VAN RHEDE VAN OUDTSHOORN A ANDRE . . . . . SA Army . Army . 30-Aug-1982 . 4-May-1963 19 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Mpumalanga WITBANK (EMALAHLENI) PMRMP CEMETERY VAN RHEEDE VAN OUDTSHOORN N W J . . Airman . . 83289371BG Air Force Base Grootfontein . Air Force . 24-Feb-1987 .   19 B10 . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY VAN RHYN G J J GERHARDUS JOHANNES JACOBUS . Rifleman . . 71210439N 6th South African Infantry . Army . 5-Mar-1974 .   18 . Died in a Shooting Incident, at Bwabwata, Western Caprivi . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN ROOYEN B V D . . Private . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1978 31-Dec-1978   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province PHALABORWA TOWN CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN D W DIRK WILLEM . Rifleman . . 83247502BG 1 Parachute Battalion "D" Coy. attd. 5th Reconnaisance Regiment Army . 31-Oct-1987 . 1-Mar-1967 20 745 Killed in action, at Nindango Angola, in Operation Firewood against Swapo . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (MUIZENBURG) CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN E D EDWARD DANIEL . Rifleman . . 77507325BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 20-Sep-1981 .   20 . . . . . NO  
South Africa North West Province ZEERUST MUNICIPAL CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN G GIDEON . Staff Sergeant . . 78458197PE 2 SPECIAL . Army . 16-Aug-1988 .   0 A5 . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng BENONI CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN G G GERT G . Civilian . . . Civilian . Civilian Rand Revolt 11-Mar-1922 .   31 . Killed in Rand Revolt . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN G H J S GERT HERMANUS JACOBUS STRYDOM . Commandant . . 05460308PE South African Air Force 250 AIR SU Air Force . 20-Oct-1977 .   0 Grave 950 Killed in aircraft accident, near Sheepmoor around the border of Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa, in Super Frelon #303. . . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN G N GERHARD N . Private . . 72227390BA South African Air Force 19 Sqdn. Air Force . 14-Jul-1976 . 30-Aug-1956 19 D 429 Killed in aircraft accident, at Umtali River mouth, in Cessna 185A #712. Tinley Manor beach . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng SPRINGS CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN I J IZAK JOHANNES . Lance Corporal . . 76341650 Medical Base Depot . Army . 28-Nov-1988 . 10-Nov-1960 28 . Died at Springs in a non military related incident. Son of Mr. Van Rooyen of Phalaborwa. . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal PAULPIETERSBURG CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN J P JOHANNES PETRUS . Lance Corporal . . 87546008 South African Air Force School of Logistical Training Air Force . 16-Jan-1992 . 6-Oct-1971 20 . Died in a Private Vehicle Accident, near the Carousel when the tyre burst Son of Mr. & Mrs. S.J. Van Rooyen of Paulpietersburg . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN L LIONEL . Rifleman . . 77223030BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 10-Jul-1981 . 26-Dec-1961 19 LTD 343 Died of accidental injuries, 120mm mortar round accident, during a live fire exercise before Ops Protea, at Omuthiya, SWA Son of Mr. TA Van Rooyen, of Durban. . . YES  
South Africa North West Province RUSTENBURG (DONKERHOEK) CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN N M H V D S NICOLAAS MOSTERT HOFMEYER VAN DER SPUY . Private . . 76432723BG 31 (Bushman) Battalion . Army . 24-Nov-1978 . 27-Feb-1960 18 A10 Block 19 Died of accidental injuries, grenade explosion on shooting range during training, at Omega Son of Mr. N. M. H. V. D. S. Van Rooyen . . YES  
South Africa Eastern Cape CRADOCK CEMETERY VAN ROOYEN R RUDI . Private . . 85543981BG OSC School . Army . 11-Dec-1990 . 23-Jan-1969 21 Block GG Grave 127 Died in a Freak Accident, at Bloemhof. He fell in front of the wheels of a moving diesel bunker vehicle while refueling a convoy en route to Cape Town. Son of Mr. JF van Rooyen of Craddock. . . YES  
South Africa . CREMATED VAN ROOYEN S STEVEN . Second Lieutenant . . 87387502BG SADF Dog Centre . Army . 7-Mar-1991 . 31-Aug-1971 19 . He died while crossing the Blyde river near Belvedere. He panicked and drowned. Son of Mr. MP van Rooyen of Pretoria. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (BRAAMFONTEIN) CEMETERY VAN RY G A GEORGE ARTHUR . Pupil Pilot . . P1/9018 South African Air Force . Air Force . 5-Oct-1938 . 7-Jul-1914 24 . Killed in an aircraft related accident, collided with Tiger Moth ZS-AKS near Voortrekkerhoogte, in Avro 621 Tutor #728 Son of Mrs. Van Ry of Johannesburg. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN SCHALKWYK A H AREND HENDRIK ATTIE Commandant . . 01221621 South African Air Force . Air Force . 16-May-1975 . 25-Jan-1938 37 Grave 830 Died of a heart attack at 1 Mil Hospital. Pretoria. Husband of Mrs. J. Van Schalkwyk of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Free State KROONSTAD CEMETERY VAN SCHALKWYK C T CORNELIUS TOBIAS . Rifleman Dog Handler . 78204567BG SADF EQU . Army . 25-Feb-1981 .   19 . He died at Oshikati after contracting Malaria as a dog handler in Angola during an operation in Angola Brother of Sias van Schalkwyk. . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN SCHALKWYK D W DANIEL WILHELMUS . Sapper . . 80433949BT 11 FIELD E . Army . 2-Mar-1986 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng MEYERTON CEMETERY VAN SCHALKWYK H S M HELENA SUZANNA MARIA . Candidate Officer . . 81689721 SA Medical Health Service 1 Mil Hospital Army . 18-Aug-1981 . 25-Jun-1962 19 . Died at 1 Mil Hospital from complications arising out of an accidental shooting with a private firearm. Accidently shot herself in the chest. Daughter of Mr. G.H. Van Schalkwyk of Meyerton. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN SITTERT J JOHAN . Second Lieutenant . . 65362832R South African Air Force 42 Sqdn. Air Force . 23-Jun-1970 .   21 Grave 652 Killed in aircraft accident, Vaal River, in Cessna 185A #725 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (PLUMSTEAD) CEMETERY VAN SPRONSEN R P ROBERT PETER . Private . . 80554413BG Technical Services Corps 5 Maintenance Unit Army . 5-Sep-1982 . 5-Jun-1963 19 . Sufferred burn wounds on the 30 Aug. He died in 1 Mil Hospital on 5 Sep. Son of Mrs.I Voskamp of Cape Town. . . NO  
South Africa Northern Cape UPINGTON (KEIDEBEES) CEMETERY VAN STADEN E J ERNESTUS JACOBUS . Sergeant . . 74468398PE Technical Services Corps . Army . 5-Sep-1983 . 23-Nov-1958 24 Block D, Row C Grave 1 Died from injuries received in a private motor vehicle accident, near Bloemfontein. He died in the Universitas Hospital in Bloemfontein. Husband of Mrs. HA van Staden of Upington . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province ROEDTAN CEMETERY VAN STADEN J J G JACOBUS JOHANNES GERHARDUS . Lance Corporal . . 75450353PE Technical Services Corps 61 Base Workshop Army . 29-Jun-1982 . 6-Oct-1944 37 Grave 131 Died in a Military Vehicle Accident,at Tsumeb, SWA. He was crushed between two vehicles during recovery operations. Son of Mrs. EA van Staden of Roedtan. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN STADEN M J MARTHINUS JOHANNES . Corporal . . 77301497PF 6th South African Infantry . Army . 12-Aug-1981 . 30-Oct-1961 19 . Killed in action, contact in Sector 10 Son of Mr. G A van Staden of Fort Beaufort. . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province WARMBATHS (BELA BELA) CEMETERY VAN STADEN P J PETRUS J "PEERÉ" Rifleman . . 79558441 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 18-Sep-1981 . 14-Jan-1963 18 . Died in a private motorcycle accident on the Bloemfontein-Winburg road. Son of Mr. & Mrs. K.N. Van Staden, of Warmbaths. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN STADEN V VICKIE . Gunner . . 94209467PV 61st Mechanised Battalion . Army . 20-Apr-1996 .   0 . Accidentally shot by another member while on guard duty at Infantry School. Son of Mr. & Mrs. A Van Staden of Kimberley. . . NO  
South Africa North West Province KLERKSDORP (NEW) CEMETERY VAN STRAATEN B D BARTHOLOMIAS DEON . Gunner . . 79367561 Artillery School . Army . 30-Mar-1982 . 23-Jun-1963 18 . He sufferd head injuries in a private vehicle accident on 20 Mar but died in 1 Mil Hospital 10 days later. Son of Mr.& Mrs.B.T. Van Straaten of Stilfontein. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN TONDER A J ANTON JOHANNES . Warrant Officer Class I . . 75529180 South African Corp of Engineers 35 Engineer Regiment Army . 18-Jul-1998 .   0 . Committed Suicide, shot himself while on leave at Rustenburg. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN TONDER B A BARRY ANDRE . Private . . 76514728BG Technical Services Corps . Army . 7-May-1982 .   0 . Died in a Freak Accident, at Lohatla, electrocuted Son of Mrs. S. Van Tonder . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY VAN TONDER C A P CORNELIUS ANDRIES PETRUS . Sergeant . . 66507781PE South African Air Force 5 Sqdn. Air Force . 10-Nov-1975 .   27 Sec TTG Grave No 111 Killed in aircraft accident, near Nottingham Road, in Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I #563. Accident occurred 1 km north of village on the farm "Breezie Brae". Aircraft hit the trees on top of a hill. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN TONDER D R . . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Northern Cape OLIFANTSHOEK CEMETERY VAN TONDER J JOHAN . Private . . 80540933BG 10 Armoured Car Squadron . Army . 24-Dec-1983 .   0 B299 . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN TONDER J J . . Sergeant . . 1242232 South African Air Force . Air Force . 15-Aug-1998 .   0 . Committed Suicide, shot himself at Boksburg. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng NOORDVAAL CEMETERY VAN TONDER P B PAUL BERNADUS . Airman . . 72201189 South African Air Force . Air Force . 18-Aug-1973 . 3-Jan-1956 17 . Died in a motor vehicle accident near Leeugamka, while on leave. Son of Mr. P.B. Van Tonder, of Vanderbijlpark. . . YES  
South Africa . MISSING, Death Presumed VAN TONDER W M G WILLEM MARTINUS G . Petty Officer . . 69443794PE SAS President Kruger Mess 12 Navy . 18-Feb-1982 .   0 . Died in the crash of the SAS President Kruger into the SAS Tafelberg. Son of Mrs. M. A. VAN TONDER . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN VREDENDAAL J H R JAN HENDRIK RAYMOND . Lance Corporal . . 73266322 South African Air Force 1 Air Depot Air Force . 2-Nov-1976 . 1-Sep-1957 19 Grave 913 Died in a private motorcycle accident, 1 km from the base, while on his way to work. Son of Mr. W.M.J. Van Vredendal of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN VUUREN P F PHILLIP FOURIE . Rifleman . . 80325731BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 28-Apr-1984 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN VUUREN P J J PETRUS JACOBUS JANSEN . WOI . . P2250 South African Corps of Military Police   Army . 19-Jan-1951 . 3-Oct-1903 47 Grave 76 Died from multiple injuries received in an explosion in the workshop at Laboratory No1, 91 Ammunition Depot. . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN VUUREN S P J . . Rifleman . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1979 31-Dec-1979   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VAN WINKEL C C COLIN CHARLES . Private . . . South African Air Force Photogrpahic Section Air Force . 17-Feb-1980 .   19 English Church 6001 . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN WYK A AMOS . Rifleman . . 91073696CK 2 SA Cape Corps . Army . 13-Sep-1991 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN WYK A A ABEL ALBERTUS . Rifleman . . 78561545BG 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 10-Jan-1982 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province POLOKWANE (OR PIETERSBURG) CEMETERY VAN WYK C C COENRAAD CHRISTOFFEL . Rifleman . . 77503217 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 21-Nov-1981 . 10-Nov-1961 20 Block H, Row 1, Grave 3 Drowned in a swimming pool at Ondangwa. Son of Mr. C.J.H.van Wyk of Pietersburg. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape KRAAIFONTEIN CEMETERY VAN WYK C J A CORNELIUS JOHANNES ABRAHAM . . . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 17-Aug-1992 .   36 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng PRETORIA (REBECCA STREET) CEMETERY VAN WYK D H DAVID HURCULES . Air Mechanic . . . South African Air Force 17 Sqdn. Air Force . 8-Sep-1953 .   0 AFR D Sec Grave 17692 Killed in aircraft accident, near Oudtshoorn, in Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6490 Son of Dr AH van Wyk of Simarlo, Pretoria ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN WYK D J DANIEL JOHANNES . Corporal . . 77396687BG SECTOR 2 . Army . 4-Feb-1981 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN WYK G GERHARD . Sapper . . 83823369SC 1 SWA Eng Regt . Army . 12-Feb-1985 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN WYK G H GILMORE HORRACE . Corporal . . 92061233PV ORANGE F . Army . 1-Jun-1998 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN WYK J JANNIE . Rifleman . . 84076124CK 1 SA CAPE . Army . 13-Aug-1984 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng KLERKSDORP CEMETERY VAN WYK J C JAN CHORNELIUS . Rifleman . . . 8th South African Infantry . Army . 15-Apr-1974 . 14-May-1956 17 . Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident, at Olifantshoek, near Upington, while on route to assist in flood relief. Son of Mr. van Wyk, of Klerksdorp . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng KRUGERSDORP (STERKFONTEIN) CEMETERY VAN WYK J C JACOBUS CORNELIUS "CONNIE" Lieutenant . . 67260869PE 1 Recce Regiment . Army . 23-May-1979 . 24-Nov-1951 27 . Killed in action, shot in a contact in Southern Angola, while searching out SWAPO bases. . Honoris Crux He distinguished himself as part of Bravo Group during Op Savannah. YES  
South Africa . . VAN WYK J J C JACOBUS JOHANNES CHRISTOFFEL . Civilian . . . Civilian . Civilian Rand Revolt 16-Mar-1922 .   0 . Shot in the back for attempting to escape police custody . . . NO  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN (HAMILTON) WAR CEMETERY VAN WYK L LEON . Captain . . 72481708PE 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 2-May-1982 .   26 A2 Killed in action, by a SWAPO hand grenade just east of SWASPES at Otavi. . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng ROODEPOORT NEW CEMETERY VAN WYK L F LEON FRANCOIS . Lance Corporal . . 73340051BT REGIMENT MOLOPO . Army . 25-Feb-1988 . 19-Oct-1957 30 34820 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy. Husband of Mrs. C. Van Wyk, of Nigel. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng BOKSBURG CEMETERY VAN WYK M MARIO . Corporal . . 76305879BG 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 4-Jun-1980 6-Jun-1980 23-Mar-1960 20 . Killed in action, north of Mulemba (approximately 80km inside Angola) during first phase of Operation Sceptic, specifically area clearing and domination as well as establishment of tactical HQ. Van Wyk was part of the same deployment as Joao, Braz and Van Der Walt who had been killed the previous day at Mutuanjamba. A group of SWAPO had clashed briefly with SADF units at Mulemba, and were withdrawing northwards. A rough impromptu stopper group was set-up and they were rewarded when SWAPO walked into them and a number were killed. Random SWAPO mortar fire killed Van Wyk moments later. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN WYK N J NICHOLAAS JOHANNES . Able Bodied Seaman . . 72235625 South African Navy . Navy . 19-Mar-1979 . 25-Feb-1956 23 . Died in a Motorcycle Accident, at Pretoria. Son of Mrs. J.S. Van Wyk of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN WYK P . . Lance Corporal . . 88748769 SA Army . Army . 4-Jan-1998 .   0 . Died at Eldorado Park from medical causes. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN WYK P L PAUL LOUW . Captain . . 86452034PE 116 Battalion . Army . 24-Sep-1994 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape WELLINGTON (CHAMPAGNE) CEMETERY VAN WYK S STONEY . Rifleman . . 88064423BW CAPE REGIMENT . Army . 15-Apr-1990 .   24 A2 . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng PANORAMA CEMETERY VAN WYK W A WYNAND ALBERT . Lance Corporal . . 84450683BG 10 Armoured Car Squadron . Army . 27-Jun-1988 .   19 . Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy . . . YES  
South Africa Mpumalanga WITBANK CEMETERY VAN WYNGAARD W J A . . Rifleman . . 68484773 SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2011 26-Feb-1952 0 . Died of Medical Reason, in Pretoria, while doing a military camp, from meningitis . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN WYNGAARDT A F ADRIAAN FRANCOIS . Sapper . . 78295466BG 2 Field Engineers Regiment . Army . 9-Nov-1982 .   0 . While sweeping for landmines, he accidently stepped on a mine. . . . NO  
South Africa Free State WINBURG CEMETERY VAN ZYL A A ABRAHAM ALBERTUS . Captain . . 75257071PE MILITARY . Army . 14-Jul-1983 .   0 Block H , Grave 5 . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL A M ALWYN MERWE . Lieutenant . . 66291022BT ORANGE R . Army . 7-Jun-1977 .   0 . Died of Medical Reason, malaria Known to be commerated on a monument outside of 4 SAI Bn main gate . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape BELLVILLE AREA CEMETERY ? VAN ZYL A P ALBERTUS PETRUS . Corporal . . 63166268KT TYGERBE . Army . 11-Sep-1977 .   0 . Killed in action, landmine, Oshigambo SWA . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL C CHRISTO . Rifleman . . 77323103BG 3rd South African Infantry . Army . 3-Dec-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Free State EDENBURG CEMETERY VAN ZYL D W H DANIEL WILLEM HENDRIK . Rifleman . . 83499764BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 11-Nov-1987 . 11-Mar-1967 20 . Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy. He was shot during an attack on an enemy position. Son of Mrs. I.J. van Zyl of Edenburg. . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY VAN ZYL F C FRANCOIS CARL . Warrant Officer Class II . . 05453576PE 1 Recce Regiment . Army . 28-Oct-1977 . 20-Oct-1942 35 . Killed in action, during the attack on Eheke, OPERATION KROPDUIF Husband of Mrs. R Van Zyl of Durban. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL F C FREDERICK CHRISTIAAN . Lieutenant . . 77396752PE 8th South African Infantry . Army . 21-Jan-1983 .   0 . Died in freeak accident, drowned . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL F J E . . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN ZYL F R FRANS RIETZ . Captain . . 01506492E South African Air Force 85 AFS Air Force . 21-Aug-1973 .   0 Grave 766 Killed in aircraft accident, collided with Impala 529 near Pietersburg, in Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I #553 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL G GERRIT . Lieutenant . . 74556416PE SECTOR 2 . Army . 4-Nov-1981 . 5-Apr-1958 23 . Killed in action, contact in Sector 20, Ops Daisy Son of Mrs. AC van Zyl of Somerset West. . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga SECUNDA CEMETERY VAN ZYL G GIDEON . Second Lieutenant . . 91201111BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 9-Dec-1993 .   19 Block 3 C-5 Killed in action, in Katlehong on the East Rand (now part of Gauteng) during military intervention in a skirmish between IFP and ANC armed forces Son of Johan Van Zyl . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal NEWCASTLE CEMETERY VAN ZYL H F HENDRIK FRENSCH "HENNIE" Airman . . 82244443 South African Air Force Fire Dept Air Force . 18-Sep-1986 . 20-Sep-1966 19 . Died as a result of a wound to the neck. His body was found at Linbro Park, Johannesburg, near the Alexandra Township. He was probably on his way home when he was murdered. Son of Mr.& Mrs.C.R. Van Zyl of Newcastle . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal MARGATE CEMETERY, Kwazulu Natal VAN ZYL J JAMES . Candidate Officer . . 76397959BG 201 Battalion . Army . 29-Sep-1981 .   0 B734 Killed in action, at Oshakati during Operation Protea, crashed whilst bringing in casualties at night. It is said that Lamprecht was disorientated and guided the pilot incorrectly, thus the tail rotor caught in a barb-wire fence. Sgt Lamprecht, the co-pilot, Lt D O'Connor, several medics and a doctor as well as the casualties tragically died. Only the pilot survived, in Aerospatiale SA3330 Puma C #174 . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL J A JACOBUS ALBERTUS . Private . . 72365984BT KIMBERLE . Army . 15-Nov-1982 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY VAN ZYL J J C JAN JACOB CHRISTIAAN . Lieutenant . . P20960 South African Air Force Combat Flight School Air Force . 29-Oct-1962 .   23 . Killed in aircraft accident, struck by #7717 whilst in formation with two other Harvards and crashed near Dunnottar, in AT-6 Harvard #7677 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng GERMISTON (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY VAN ZYL J R . . Lieutenant . . 86285970 South African Army HQ . Army . 14-Mar-1998 .   27 . Slipped and struck his head while on route to OS School at Youngsfield. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL M MARIUS . Rifleman . . 74324104BG SPECIAL U . Army . 4-Apr-1978 .   0 . Died in a Freak Accident, Drowned . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL P PEP . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL P K D PAUL KEADY DONOVAN . Rifleman . . 68438340BT Regiment Westelike Provincie . Army . 25-Mar-1977 . 18-Jun-1952 24 . Died in a Freak Accident, at Keetmanshoop. A goods train loaded with iron ore struck a stationary troop train at the Keetmanshoop station. Husband of Mrs. I.A. Van Zyl, of Cape Town. On Keetmanshoop Station Memorial . . NO  
South Africa Free State WELKOM CEMETERY VAN ZYL P P PAUL PETRUS . Sergeant . . 76392000PE South African Air Force Western Air Command Air Force . 18-Feb-1983 . 1-Jun-1966 16 B31 Died in a Private Vehicle Accident, at Olifantshoek, while on route to his new posting at Air Force HQ in Pretoria. Son of Mr. & Mrs. F.J. Van Zyk, of Welkom. . . YES  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL P P PETRUS PAULUS . Warrant Officer Class I . . 05479993 South African Infantry Corps Special Forces Army . 19-Jul-1998 .   0 . Died of Medical Reason, at 1 Mil Hospital, while off duty. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . NO  
South Africa . . VAN ZYL R S RENIER STEFANUS . Corporal . . 71260731BT REGIMENT . Army . 23-Mar-1980 .   0 . . . . . NO  
Namibia Caprivi KIMBO CEMETERY, BUFFALO VANALA or VAVALA K KEELIFA . Corporal . . 76909167SP 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 15-Sep-1980 .   0 OLD SEC 155 Killed in action, friendly fire ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VARKEVISSER J F JOSEPH FORREST . Warrant Officer Class I . . 05007232 South African Air Force 1 Air Depot Air Force . 6-Nov-1966 . 31-Oct-1914 52 . Died on the train between Brandfort and Bloemfontein from a heart attack. Husband of Mrs. A.S.M. Varkevisser of Pretoria. . . YES  
Namibia Caprivi KIMBO CEMETERY, BUFFALO VASCO N NOE . Rifleman . . 76900182SP 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 23-Apr-1982 .   0 OLD SEC 213 Died in a Vehicle Accident, run over, at Buffalo ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa . . VAVARIRAI E V ELIAS VIVA . Warrant Officer Class II . . . 5 Recce Regiment . Army . 22-Aug-2002 .   46 . Died of injuries, received in veld fire Of Namakgale near Ba-Phalaborwa . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal KWA DUKUZA CEMETERY VEAL O E OLIVER EDWARD . Foreman Inspector . . . Civilian . Civilian Bambatha / Zulu Rebellion of 1906 1-Jul-1906 . 11-March-1868 38 . Murdered by rebels, at Messini's kraal Born 11-03-1868 near Radstock, England. Husband of Alice Daisy Veal . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape VREDENBURG CEMETERY VEER L A LESLIE ANDREW . . . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 9-Mar-1965 . 11-Nov-1943 21 . . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VELDSMAN J J JACOBUS JOHANNES . Flight Sergeant . . 67394361PE South African Air Force 19 Sqdn. Air Force . 2-Apr-1996 .   45 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed near Whiskey Creek, Long Tom Pass, in Mpumalanga, in Aloutte III #631 Husband of Mrs. M.S.C. Veldsman of Louis Trichardt. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
Mozambique . Buried at the crash site near Mapai (Rail), Mozambique by the local population VELLEMAN P D PAUL DENZIL . Captain . . 70388152PK South African Air Force 19 Sqdn. Air Force . 6-Sep-1979 . 1-Sep-1954 25 . Killed in action, shot down in Mozambique (at Mapai), seconded to the Rhodesian Air Force. Believed to have been carrying explosives to be used in Operation Uric and hit by a RPG7 or AAA., in Aerospatiale SA3330 Puma C #164. Also killed was the SAAF aircrew and 14 Rhodesian soldiers. Son of Mrs. D. M. Velleman . . YES  
South Africa Free State FICKSBURG CEMETERY VELTMAN A T ANDRE TAYLOR . Rifleman . . 83481465 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 14-Nov-1987 . 28-Apr-1967 20 . Died in a Private Vehicle Accident, near Fouriesburg, while on a weekend pass. Son of Mrs. E.J. Goosen of Ficksburg. . . YES  
South Africa . . VENASIO P PETRUS . Special Constable . . . Koevoet . Police . 2-Jun-1982 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa Free State MEMEL CEMETERY VENTER A I E ABRAHAM IZAK EMMANUEL . Corporal . . 73336885BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 9-Dec-1977 . 8-Feb-1957 20 . Killed in action, during an ambush on the border, between Eenhana and Onganga. Son of Mr. J.L. Venter, of Memel. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VENTER B BARTHOLOMEUS . Rifleman . . 71511018N 11 Commando . Army . 12-Nov-1975 . 2-Sep-1955 20 DRM section, grave 14350 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy. Mortar fire. Son of Mr.J. Venter, of Johannesburg. . . YES  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VENTER C H CHRISTIAAN HATTINGH . Second Lieutenant . . P1/40566 South African Air Force AOS Air Force . 12-May-1951 . 4-Jul-1930 20 Memorial stone in Elsburg Cemetery, Germiston. (Stone incorrectly engraved 2Lt Hattingh) Killed in aircraft accident, crashed into sea off Toothrock Range,near Saldanha, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXE #5534. Aircraft pulled out very low after a rocket attack then dived steeply into the sea. Son of Mr. JO Venter of Pinelands. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VENTER C M A A CHRISTIAAN MARTINUS ARDOLDUS ADAM . Rifleman . . 81069643BT EAST RAN . Army . 20-Oct-1986 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VENTER D J DIRK JACOBUS . Signalman . . 75563106BT 84 SIGNAL . Army . 25-Jun-1981 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Limpopo Province THABAZIMBI CEMETERY VENTER D S DANIEL STEPHANUS . Rifleman . . 78368115BT 1 Parachute Battalion . Army . 7-Apr-1984 . 18-Mar-1962 22 A6 . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VENTER E A ERASMUS ALBERTUS . Rifleman . . 76201920BG 4th South African Infantry . Army . 16-Aug-1979 . 23-Jul-1959 20 Grave 1036 Died when a 30 mm HE shell from an Impala was picked up by a fellow soldier, the shell was unexploded and one of the two of them took it apart with a swiss army knife. The shell exploded killing him. Son of Mrs. E.P. Venter, of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VENTER G J GERT JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 70518303BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 10-Jun-1980 .   25 . Killed in action, in Operation Sceptic, in contact with the enemy at Smokeshell Of Silwerblaar Street, Van der Wald Park, Durban . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga MARBLE HALL CEMETERY VENTER H J HENDRIK JACOBUS . Lance Corporal . . 83611715BG 101 Battalion OR 7th SAI Army . 4-May-1988 . 1-Jun-1967 20 B8 Killed in action, contact with the enemy . . . YES  
South Africa . . VENTER H W HENRY WALTER . Commandant . . 65796633PE 4 Vehicle Reserve Park . Army . 23-Mar-1990 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VENTER HFF HENDRIK FRANCOIS FREDERICK . Rifleman . . 87216248 Dog Training Centre . Army . 15-Jun-1989 . 25-Jan-1971 18 . Found lying on the Transport Store floor at the Dog School. He was transported to the sickbay but was dead on arrival. It appears that he choked and died. Son of Mr.& Mts P.J.L. Venter of Lydenberg . . NO  
South Africa . . VENTER I P ISAK PHILLIPUS . Warrant Officer Class II . . 05693015PE NORTH W . Army . 16-May-1981 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY VENTER J A JOHANN ANDRE . Air Mechanic . . P57678 South African Air Force Combat Flight School Air Force . 27-Aug-1965 .   0 Block AF, Grave 6 Killed in aircraft accident, during navigation exercise crashed near Piet Retief, in AT-6 Harvard #7365 Son of Mr. PJ Venter of Durban. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VENTER J L M JACCOBUS LUKAS MARTHINUS "KOBUS" Rifleman . . 72467657 5th South African Infantry . Army . 25-Oct-1975 . 14-May-1956 19 Grave 852 Died in a private motorvehicle accident near Kroonstad, while on a weekend pass. Son of Mr.P.S. Venter of Pretoria West . . YES  
South Africa Northern Cape HOPETOWN CEMETERY VENTER J M S JOHANNES MATTHEUS STRAUSS . Rifleman . . 84241694BG 8th South African Infantry . Army . 27-Jun-1988 . 11-Oct-1968 19 A2 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VENTER L M J LOURENS MATTHYS JOHANNES . Lance Corporal . . 65657421 South African Air Force . Air Force . 15-Nov-1971 . 24-Apr-1949 22 Grave 704 Died at 1 Mil from a self inflicted bullet wound to the head. It seems that he was horsing around with his private firearm when it went off. He was off duty. Son of Mr. P.J. Venter, of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VENTER M MARTIN . Lance Corporal . . 83428912BG 101 Battalion . Army . 13-Dec-1987 . 22-Aug-1967 20 Grave 1403 Died from cerebral malaria contracted in the Operationa Area at 1Mil Hospital, Pretoria. Son of Mrs. J.P. Bezuitenhout, of Witbank. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng KEMPTON PARK (ZUURFONTEIN) CEMETERY VENTER P PIERRE . Corporal . . 90308842PE 7 MEDICAL BN GRP . Army . 29-Nov-1995 . 5-May-1973 22 . Died of Hyperthermia. He was a member of the South African National Antartic Expidition (SANAE). He was found dead about 150m from the main base near Vesleskravat, Antartica, after a snowstorm. Son of Mr. JL Venter of Pretoria . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (MAITLAND) CEMETERY VENTER P F PHILLIPUS FRANCOIS . Lance Corporal . . . South African Air Force 17 Sqdn. Air Force . 4-Dec-1959 .   29 . Killed in aircraft accident, crashed Port Elizabeth airport, in Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6528 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VENTER P J . . Rifleman . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Dec-1975 .   0 . Died of wounds, received at Battle of Bridge 14. Shot in the chest by the Cubans, evacuated but died later on the operating table. . . . NO  
South Africa . . VENTER P J PETRUS JACOBUS . Rifleman . . 73269086BG SWA SPEC . Army . 6-Apr-1981 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VENTER P J J PIETER JOHANNES JACOBUS . Corporal . . 70255799PE NATAL COMMAND HQ Unit Army . 17-Apr-1991 . 6-Jul-1954 36 . Died from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident at Umhlanga Rocks on 9 Apr. He died in Addington Hospital on 17 Apr Husband of Mrs. E Venter of Durban . . NO  
South Africa . . VENTER P S PAUL STEPHANUS . Candidate Officer . . 79547634BG 1st South African Infantry . Army . 11-Oct-1982 .   0 . Died of accidental injuries, at Oshivello, during a weapons familiarisation accident. A supposedly "safe" foreign grenade exploded and killed several men. . . . NO  
South Africa Free State SENEKAL OLD CEMETERY VENTER R RHOLOT . . . . . SA Army . Army . 25-Mar-1977 . 2-Feb-1959 18 . Train accident? . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VENTER S J STEFANUS JOHANNES . Private . . 71200323 Technical Services Corps . Army . 8-Apr-1976 . 4-Jan-1955 21 Grave 879 Died from a medical condition, inflammation of the heart, at 1 Mil Hospital. Husband of Mrs. S.A. Venter of Olifantsfontein. . . YES  
South Africa Free State BLOEMFONTEIN (HAMILTON) WAR CEMETERY VENTER S L . . Sergeant . . 79012951PE South African Intelligence Corps . Army . 5-Jul-1983 .   34 D1 . . . . YES  
South Africa Free State KROONSTAD GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE VENTER V Z VAN ZYL . Corporal . . 83320341BG Infantry School . Army . 21-Feb-1988 . 7-Dec-1967 20 B6 Died in an enemy air attack during Op Hooper. Bomb fell near trench where he was sheltering. Son of Mr. & Mrs. A. Venter, of Kroonstad. . . YES  
South Africa Mpumalanga WAKKERSTROOM CEMETERY VENTER W J G WILLEM JOHANNES GYSBERG . Corporal . . 81052813PE NORTHER . Army . 26-May-1987 .   0 . . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VENUSIU S SIMON . Special Constable . . . Koevoet . Police . 12-Mar-1987 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
Namibia Caprivi KIMBO CEMETERY, BUFFALO VERCKYS L LOA . Lance Corporal . . 77880383SP 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 3-Mar-1983 30-Apr-1983   0 OLD SEC 248 Died in a Vehicle Accident ***Name might be reversed. ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa . . VERES E L ELEMER LASZLO . Sub Lieutenant . . . Royal Navy HMS Fulmar Navy . 3-Feb-1958 20-Sep-1932   25 . Died on active service Of Springs, South Africa . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VERGOTTINI R H RICARDO HENRICO . Captain . . 76273861SP South African Air Force Combat Flight School Air Force . 17-Jun-1987 .   26 English Church 6000 Killed in aircraft accident, crashed near Delmas, in AT-6 Harvard #7048 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng GERMISTON (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY VERHOEF J P JOHANNES PETRUS . Second Lieutenant . . 80531759PE 8th South African Infantry . Army . 8-Feb-1984 . 8-May-1963 20 A8 Died in a Shooting Incident Son of Mt T. Verhoef of Germiston. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng GERMISTON (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY VERHOEF T P . . Lieutenant Colonel . . 67143206KV South African Air Force 111 Sqdn. Air Force . 15-Apr-2001 .   64 . . . J C D, D T M . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VERMAAK A J ANDRE JOHANNES . Corporal . . 77522175 South African Air Force 44 Sqn Air Force . 9-Jun-1983 . 22-Oct-1961 21 Grave 1223 Committed suicide at Pretoria. Gassed himself. Son of Mrs.D.N. Vermaak of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VERMAAK C J CORNELIUS JACOBUS . Private . . 78434719PE South African Infantry Special Forces HQ Army . 3-Sep-1981 . 5-Jul-1962 19 . Died in the Edenvale Hospital from injuries received in a military vehicle accident. Son of Mrs. A.M. Vermaak of Driemanskop. . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DUNDEE CEMETERY VERMAAK C T . . . . . . SA Army . Army . 28-Oct-1984 . 22-Oct-1948 36 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VERMAAK D J DANIEL JACOBUS . Corporal . . 69513323 Administrative Services Corps 1 Maintenance Unit Army . 20-Jul-1974 . 24-Nov-1953 20 Grave 796 Died at South Rand Hospital from injuries received in a private vehicle accident at Lenz. Son of Mr. J.J. Vermaak, of Richards Bay . . YES  
South Africa . . VERMEULEN B D . . Corporal . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1979 31-Dec-1979   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VERMEULEN J G . . Sergeant . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 3-Feb-1996 .   0 Grave 1662 Died on active service ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . . VERMEULEN J P de V . . Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 10-Nov-1962 .   0 . Killed in air crash . . . NO  
South Africa Mpumalanga CAROLINA CEMETERY VERMEULEN K KALLIE . Corporal . . . SA Army . Army . 21-Feb-1983 . 13-May-1961 21 . . . . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape MACASSAR (KLEINVLEI) CEMETERY VERMEULEN N J NICOLAAS JACOBUS . Rifleman . . 83067686BW 54 Battalion . Army . 25-Mar-1988 . 22-Jun-1964 23 . Died in a standoff bombardment Son of Mrs. R. Vermeulen of Maccasser. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape GEORGE (YORK STREET) CEMETERY VERMEULEN V J VINCENT JACQUES . Corporal . . 90958240PF INFANTRY . Army . 25-Nov-1999 .   0 . Died in a Freak Accident, drowned during tracking course . . . NO  
South Africa . . VERMEULEN W J WILLEM JACOBUS . Second Lieutenant . . 90313057PY 1st South African Infantry . Army . 22-Aug-1994 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VERMUELEN S J SYBRAND JOHANNES . Colonel . . 01222249 South African Air Force . Air Force . 23-Aug-1974 . 27-Apr-1934 40 Grave 801 Died of a heart attack at 1 Mil Hospital. Pretoria. Husband of Mrs. E.Vermeulen of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VERROOY J JOHN . Rifleman . . 80589773CK WENELA B . Army . 9-Mar-1982 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Korea . UNITED NATIONS PUSAN CEMETERY VERSTER J P JESSE POWELL . Second Lieutenant . . P1/40569 South African Air Force 2 Sqdn. Air Force . 1-Jul-1951 .   22 . Killed in action, in North American F-51 Mustang #328. 2Lt J.P. Verster was reported overdue while ferrying an aircraft between the airfields at K-10 and K-16. The following day a report was received, stating that a wrecked aircraft had been found north east of Sosan. A Korean eye witness said that the aircraft, trailing black smoke, had approached at an altitude of 100 feet before suddenly nose diving into the ground. The pilot had attempted to bale out but was too late, and had been killed. He was buried by the Koreans, who also placed a cross and two wreaths on his grave. 2Lt Verster's body was later recovered. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DURBAN (RED HILL) CEMETERY VERWEY D D M DARIO DAVID MARCO . Signalman . . 90397605PK South African Corps of Signals Natal Command Signals Unit. Army . 7-Jan-1994 . 8-Apr-1974 19 A16 Died in a Military Vehicle Accident. Fell out of a moving Buffel at Durban. Son of Mr. I.M. Verwey of Durban. . . YES  
South Africa Eastern Cape PORT ELIZABETH (SOUTH END) CEMETERY VERWEY L LLEWELLYN . Rifleman . . 77531093BG 31 (Bushman) Battalion . Army . 4-Mar-1982 . 17-May-1961 20 P29 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy Son of Mr. & Mrs. Verwey of Port Elizabeth . . YES  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VICE C R CLEMENT ROY . Major . . 01505056E South African Air Force 24 Sqdn. Air Force . 24-Nov-1973 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, Walker Bay, in Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S-50 #419 At 13h00 two Bucanneers departed CTN to conduct a maritime strike exercise agaianst the HMS Fearless within an exercise referred to as CAPEX73. The formation flew into bad wheather in the False Bay area enroute to the ship, at 13h30 a loud explosion was heard in the False Bay area. The two aircraft collided in mid-air, infliciting four fatalaties. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VICTOR D J . . Rifleman . . 76293676BG 5th South African Infantry . Army . 14-Dec-1979 . 5-Oct-1960 19 . Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy, in Sector 10 Son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Victor . . NO  
Namibia Caprivi KIMBO CEMETERY, BUFFALO VICTOR J . . Rifleman . . 76908417SP 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 27-Oct-1977 .   0 OLD SEC 6 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy, near Numuidi (Operation Kropduif) ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa . . VICTORINO C CHRISTIANO . . . . . SA Army . Army . 1-Jan-1901 31-Dec-2007   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VILAKAZI M S MDUDUZI SIMON . Private . . 94678810PV South African Infantry Infantry School Army . 25-Mar-1997 .   0 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident. He was the driver of a vehicle that rolled on the Brandwag/Oudtshoorn Rd. Son of Mrs. K.E. Lembette of Pietermaritzburg. Ref SANDF 1997 RoH. . . NO  
South Africa . . VILHO H HIRITE . Rifleman . . 81961641HV 101 Battalion . Army . 7-Feb-1982 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa . . VILHO L LEBEUS . Special WO . . . Koevoet . Police . 7-May-1983 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa . . VILHO M MATIAS . Special Constable . . . Koevoet . Police . 11-Apr-1986 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa . . VILHO N NDJENDJELA . Special Constable . . . Koevoet . Police . 14-Mar-1987 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (DURBANVILLE) CEMETERY VILJOEN A ANDRE . Lieutenant . . 76527571BT 30 Corps Maintenance Unit . Army . 30-Nov-1983 . 20-Sep-1960 23 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident,10 km east of Otjovazendu, SWA. The vehicle went into a corner too fast and the trailer caused the vehicle to roll. He was pinned under the vehicle and died of his injuries before he could be freed. Son of Mr. J.J. Viljoen of Parow. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY VILJOEN C P CHARL PAUL . Air Corporal . . P20356 South African Air Force 35 Sqdn. Air Force . 8-Aug-1963 .   28 . Killed in aircraft accident, in Stettynsberg mountains, in Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 #1718 Husband of Mrs. HH Viljoen of Parow, Cape Province. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VILJOEN F P FRANCOIS PETRUS FRANNIE . . . 88592001 South African Medical Health Service . Army . 6-Oct-1991 . 15-Nov-1972 18 Grave 1527 . . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VILJOEN G GAVIN . Rifleman . . 80481062BG 7th South African Infantry . Army . 13-Aug-1983 . 14-Jun-1964 19 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident,near Phalaborwa. . . . YES  
South Africa . . VILJOEN J . . Lieutenant . . 01506484R South African Air Force 1 Sqdn. Air Force . 11-Jun-1968 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, near Pietersburg, in Canadair CL13B Sabre #354 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa North West Province VRYBURG CEMETERY VILJOEN J H JOHANNES HERCULES . Sapper . . 74447913BA 2 Field Engineers Regiment . Army . 17-Oct-1977 . 17-Feb-1958 19 . Died in a Shooting Incident, busy cleaning his rifle when he accidently shot himself, near Kwando. Son of Mr. J.J. Viljoen of Devondale. . . YES  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal PIETERMARITZBURG (MOUNTAIN RISE) CEMETERY VILJOEN K P KARL PAUL . Lance Corporal . . 71251615BG 5th South African Infantry 54th Bn. "B" Coy. 2nd Platoon Army . 10-Aug-1978 . 25-Nov-1955 22 Crem niche Died of accidental injuries, grenade explosion, at Owambo . . . YES  
South Africa . . VILJOEN M MARIUS . Corporal . . 83492959BG 2 Special Service Battalion . Army . 9-Feb-1987 . 25-Dec-1967 19 . Died in a military vehicle accident at the Rooisloot Training camp at Zeerust. His Eland armoured car rolled during training exercises and he sufferred internal injuries when he was thrown out of the hatch. Son of Mrs. M.M. Van den Heever, of Pretoria. . . NO  
South Africa Eastern Cape BURIED IN GRAAFF REINET VILJOEN M J . . Commandant . . . South African Infantry Corps Graaff-Reinet Commando Army . 7-Nov-1956 .   0 . Died on active service . . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VILJOEN P D PHILLIPUS DANIEL . Flight Sergeant . . 74241829 South African Air Force AFB Waterkloof Air Force . 3-Aug-1990 . 11-Nov-1958 31 Grave 1497 Died in a private motor vehicle accident between Pietersburg and Johannesburg on the N1 highway, while on duty. Husband of Mrs. J.P. Viljoen, of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng VEREENIGING (JACOBSKOP) CEMETERY VILJOEN P J PETRUS JACOBUS . Corporal . . 73239311KT Pietermaritzburg Commando . Army . 17-Mar-1981 . 24-Nov-1957 23 4 Killed in action, skirmish with Mozambique Army, near Ponta do Ouro. Son of Mrs. R.E. Van Tonder of Port Shepstone. . . YES  
South Africa Free State ODENDAALSRUS CEMETERY VILJOEN W WILLIAM . Rifleman . . 83347187BG 8th South African Infantry attd. 53 Bn. Army . 24-Jan-1987 . 22-Jan-1967 20 B10 Died in a militery vehicle accident, 3 km south of Ondangwa, SWA, when the Buffel he was in, rolled. Son of Mr.& Mrs.H.J. Viljoen of Allanridge. . . YES  
South Africa North West Province POMFRET CEMETERY VIMANGO J K J KANGOMBE . Private . . . 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 11-Dec-1990 .   0 Grave 31 Unknown cause of death . . . NO  
South Africa . . VINE R E . . Petty Officer . . 467822 SA Navy . Navy . 20-Oct-1998 .   0 . Committed Suicide, at Southfield. Ref SANDF 1998 RoH . . NO  
South Africa . . VIRERO T TJIPOSA . Special Constable . . . Koevoet . Police . 10-Jul-1986 .   0 . KIA - COIN duty in South West Africa. Member of Koevoet. ref. "The Covert War" by Peter Stiff . . NO  
South Africa Northern Cape CALVINIA CEMETERY VISAGIE I S IZAK SYBRAND . Trooper . . P25771 1st Special Service Battalion . Army . 16-May-1964 . 19-Jan-1944 20 Block A, Row 5, Grave 2 Died in a Military Vehicle Accident, at Oudtshoorn. His vehicle collided with a Military Recovery vehicle while he was returning from a sports event at Uniondale. Son of Mrs. HME Visagie of Calvinia. . . NO  
South Africa . . VISAGIE J F JOHN FRANK . Rifleman . . 90086190KV Gordonia Commando . Army . 6-Jan-1999 .   0 . . . . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape CITRUSDAL (CEDERBERG) CEMETERY VISAGIE P A PIETER ANDREAS . Rifleman . . 80408578BG 61st Mechanised Battalion . Army . 16-Sep-1987 .   23 A1 . . . . NO  
Malaysia . KUALA LUMPUR (CHERAS ROAD) CIVIL CEMETERY VISAGIE V E . . Corporal . . SR/1066 S.A.S. Regiment 22nd Battalion South Rhodesia Far East Volunteer Unit Army . 23-Apr-1952 .   0 Row 19 Grave 1072 Killed in action . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VISSER B BOOI . Flight Sergeant . . . South African Air Force . Air Force . 19-Jun-1996 . 9-Sep-1963 32 . Died of Medical Reason, at 1 Mil Hospital . . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng CENTURION CEMETERY VISSER F FRANCOIS . Private . . 81006520 Technical Services Corps TS Training Center Army . 11-Aug-1984 . 3-Jun-1965 19 . Died a s a result of a private motor vehicle accident at Fountains, Pretoria. Son of Mr. & Mrs. G.A.J. Visser of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng KEMPTON PARK (MOOIFONTEIN) CEMETERY VISSER F J FLORIS JOHANNES . Airman . . 83590315 South African Air Force Ysterplaat AFB Air Force . 1-Dec-1986 . 4-Jul-1967 19 . Died in a Private Motor Vehicle Accident, at Barrydale. Son of Mr. FJ Visser of Kempton Park. . . YES  
South Africa . . VISSER G GARETH . Private . . 85227213BG 16 Maintenance Unit . Army . 12-Nov-1987 . 20-Feb-1969 18 . Died of suspected meningitis in the Operational Area. Son of Mr. R Visser of Ficksburg. . . NO  
South Africa Western Cape CAPE TOWN (PLUMSTEAD) CEMETERY VISSER G J GIDEON JACOBUS . Corporal . . 45480 ANTI-AIR . Army . 12-Nov-1963 . 30-Nov-1929 33 . Died in a Military Vehicle Accident Husband of Mrs. A. Visser . . YES  
South Africa . . VISSER J A JACOBUS ABRAHAM . Rifleman . . 74468331BA INFANTRY . Army . 31-Dec-1976 .   0 . Died in a Freak Accident, fell from horse . . . NO  
South Africa Kwazulu Natal DUNDEE CEMETERY VISSER J G J JASPER GERHARDUS JOHANNES . Trooper . . 67450072N 1 Special Service Battalion . Army . 1-Feb-1971 . 17-Jul-1951 19 . Died when a 90mm HE anti tank round exploded in the breech of the cannon in his armoured car, near Bloemfontein. Son of Mr. H. F. Visser of Dundee. . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VISSER N J NICHOLAS JACOBUS . Major . . 01211440PE South African Infantry 1 Recce Commando Army . 29-Oct-1975 . 7-Mar-1938 37 Grave 855 Killed in aircraft accident, in Beechcraft Baron. The plane, known as "Dinky Toy" was supplied by UNITA and had been checked out by SAAF personel at Rundu. It was busy with aerial observations for Battlegroup Foxbat in the Silva Porta area of Angola when it crashed, 6km north of Norton de Matos. The SADF investigation team could not determine the exact cause of the crash. Husband of Mrs.J.M. Visser, of Oudtshoorn. . . YES  
Canada Manitoba WINNIPEG (BROOKSIDE) CEMETERY VISSER W R WILLEM ROBERT . Acting Pilot Officer . . 4170408 Royal Air Force . Air Force . 18-May-1956 6-Aug-1931   24 Grave 4191 . Of Ermelo, South Africa . . YES  
South Africa Western Cape GRABOUW CEMETERY VIVIER H HENDRIK . Bombadier . . 78221132 South African Artillery . Army . 4-Jun-1984 . 2-Dec-1962 21 . Died in a Private Vehicle Accident Son of Mrs. M.E. Vivier of Grabouw . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng PRETORIA (REBECCA STREET) CEMETERY VIVIERS F FRANCOIS . Second Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force 4 Sqdn. Air Force . 2-Mar-1956 .   0 . Died on active service ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VIVIERS J P H JOSEF PETRUS HERMANUS . Rifleman . . 71224497BM 3rd South African Infantry . Army . 26-Jul-1973 . 5-Jan-1955 18 . Died in a Freak Accident, drowned, at Kavango Son of Mr. G. H. Viviers. . . NO  
Namibia Caprivi KIMBO CEMETERY, BUFFALO VOCOLO J JOAO . Corporal . . 76902279SP 32 (Buffalo) Battalion . Army . 18-Jun-1987 .   32 NEW SEC 148 Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy near Evale (Operation Radbraak) ref "Die Buffel Struikel" by LJ Bothma . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VOGES G J GERT JACOBUS . Staff Sergeant . . 54167291PE 29 FIELD . Army . 29-Mar-1977 .   0 Grave 930 Died from injuries sustained in a military vehicle accident which occurred on 29 Mar at the Otavi-Tsumeb crossroads, near Grootfontein. He was a passenger in the vehicle on the way to the airport. Husband of Mrs. DSC Voges of Maraisburg. . . YES  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VOLKERSZ S STEVEN . 1st Lieutenant . . 74324500PM South African Air Force 2 Sqdn. Air Force . 10-Oct-1980 . 1-Oct-1957 23 . Killed in action, shot down by SA-7 some 20 km SW of Mupa, in Atlas MB326KM Impala Mk II #1042. Volkerz ejected safely and waved to his wingman (Lt. Skinner) from the ground; however intercepted radio messages indicated that he was killed by SWAPO. Son of Mr. G Volkersz of Germiston . . NO  
South Africa Northern Cape KANONEILAND (BLAAUWSKOP) CEMETERY VOLLGRAFF G GERHARD . Trooper . . 72449325BC 2nd Special Service Battalion Zeerust Army . 24-Nov-1975 . 1-Feb-1956 19 . Died of wounds received in action during the Battle of Ebo. His armoured car was hit in the turret and he jumped out of the vehicle. A sniper shot him in the stomach and although he was taken to the hospital at Cela and was successfully operated on, he died later from complications. Son of Mr.H.J. Vollgraaf of Kanoneiland. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY VOLSCHENK L LEON . Rifleman . . 84501352 4th South African Infantry . Army . 8-Jul-1988 . 8-Apr-1968 20 12858 GenM Died in 1 Mil Hospital from the effects of a gunshot wound in his abdomen received in a shooting accident at Oshivello on 30 Jun 1988. He was accidently shot by an LMG during a fire and movement training exercise. Son of Mr. S.C. Volschenk, of Johannesburg. . . YES  
South Africa . . VON BRANDIS J H JAN HENDRIK "KURT" . Corporal . . 73242042BB 2nd South African Infantry . Army . 10-Oct-1976 .   0 . Died in a Freak Accident, drowned. Deployed near Rundu with his company. He drowned while crossing a river . . . NO  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VON BROEMBSEN C N CYRIL NESBITTE . Air Mechanic . . . South African Air Force 17 Sqdn. Air Force . 18-Aug-1953 .   0 . Killed in aircraft accident, ditched in Table Bay, in Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6507 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VON SCHMETTAU U K UDO KNEED . Sapper . . 72304769BA South African Engineer Corps 2 Field Engineers Army . 10-Dec-1975 . 23-Feb-1956 19 . Killed in action, during Op Savannah. His vehicle, in which he was transporting a wounded soldier, was hit by a mortar, killing him instantly. This was near Cela, in the Huambo Province, Angola. Son of Mr. E. F. E. Von Schmettau, of Walvis Bay, SWA. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VON SOLMS E J M EUGENE JOHANN MILTON . Private . . 75254714 South African Air Force . Air Force . 28-Jan-1977 . 12-Sep-1958 18 Grave 922 Died in 1 Mil Hospital from injuries received in a private motorcycle accident, which occurred on the 26 Jan. Son of Mr. J.H.T. Von Solms, of Pretoria . . YES  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VORSTER B J BAREND JACOBUS . Captain . . 79468609PS South African Air Force 8 Sqdn. Air Force . 20-Jul-1987 .   24 C1-17 Crem. Niche Killed in aircraft accident, into sea off Durban, in Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I #464 ref. 85 years of SAAF . . YES  
South Africa . BODY NOT RECOVERED VORSTER B J A BAREND JOHANNES ANDRIES . Rifleman . . 72434848N 2nd South African Infantry . Army . 12-Nov-1974 . 4-Jun-1956 18 . Died in a Freak Accident, drowned, at Bangani. He went to collect water at the river but disappeared under the water. Son of Mr. C. J. H. Vorster of Springs. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VORSTER C J J G CASPARUS JOHANNES JACOBUS GERHARDUS . Flight Sergeant . . 80012099 South African Air Force . Air Force . 23-Jul-1989 . 29-Jul-1931 57 Grave 1466 Died of a heart attack. Husband of Mrs. J.E. Vorster, of Pretoria. . . YES  
South Africa . . VORSTER D J DIEDERICK JOHANNES . Rifleman . . 72348725N SERVICE S . Army . 19-Jun-1975 . 4-Jun-1956 19 . Died in a Shooting Incident Son of Mr. M. A. L. Bexuidenhout. . . NO  
South Africa . . VORSTER G D GEORGE DIEDERICK . Lance Corporal . . 80406630BG North West Command Provost Unit Army . 27-Feb-1984 . 28-Apr-1964 19 . Died in a military motorcyce accident on the Klerksdorp-Potchefstroom Rd. He was busy with a convoy escort and was struck by a Buffel in the convoy. Son of Mr.& Mrs.A.J. Vorster of Witbank. . . NO  
South Africa Gauteng THABA TSHWANE (NEW) MILITARY CEMETERY VORSTER J J JACOBUS JOHANNES . . . . . SA Army . Army . 10-Mar-1979 . 20-Apr-1960 18 . . . . . YES  
South Africa . . VORSTER M C MARTHINUS CHRISTOFFEL . Air Corporal . . P20554 South African Air Force 35 Sqdn. Air Force . 8-Aug-1963 . 27-Mar-1940 23 . Killed in aircraft accident, in Stettynsberg mountains, in Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 #1718 Son of Mr. O Vorster of Ellisras, Transvaal. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  
South Africa . . VOSLOO J J JACOB JEREMAIS . Lieutenant . . . South African Air Force 12 Sqdn. Air Force . 17-Jul-1950 . 20-Oct-1918 31 . Killed in aircraft accident, during low flying crashed near Umfolozi, in AT-6 Harvard #7391 Son of Mr. JE Vosloo of Craddock. ref. 85 years of SAAF . . NO  


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