Service Details
Name:
 BOTHA
Given Name:
 JOHANNES JESAJUS
Initials:
 J J
Service No:
 71349229KT
Rank:
 Rifleman
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Regiment:
 South African Commandos
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Unit:
 Springs Commando
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Date of Death:
 1977-01-17
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Date of Birth:
 1955-04-21
Age:
 21
Cause of Death:
 Died from injuries received in a Shooting Incident at Katima Mulilo. He was accidentally shot in the abdomen by his friend, and transported to 1 Mil Hosp. He was subsequently discharged as medically unfit but was readmitted to 1 Mil and died as a result of his injuries.
Additional
Information:
Son of Mr. W. J. Botha, of Springs.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Gauteng
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Cemetery:
 SPRINGS CEMETERY
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