Service Details
Name:
 DA SILVA
Given Name:
 GERALD PEREIRA
Initials:
 G P
Service No:
 70256961KT
Rank:
 Rifleman
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Regiment:
 GROUP 34
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Unit:
 Sandriver Commando
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Date of Death:
 1983-01-07
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Date of Birth:
 1954-01-29
Age:
 28
Cause of Death:
 Died of burn wounds, at 1 Mil Hospital. Wounded in a landmine explosion on 6 January when their Buffel detonated a boosted anti-tank mine near the Okangwati Military Base, while on route to Sodeliet base. One of the mines used was an old British Mk 8 Anti-Tank Mine and the metal plug on top of this mine penetrated the V hull of the Buffel on the welded seam. This ignited the diesel tank and a box of white phosphorus grenades in the vehicle.
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. F. Da Silva, of Riebeeckstad, Welkom.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Free State
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Cemetery:
 WELKOM CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 A20

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