Service Details
Name:
 DE VITO
Given Name:
 ROBERTO NICOLA "DANNY"
Initials:
 R N
Service No:
 76395813BG
Rank:
 Rifleman
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
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Unit:
 1 South African Infantry Battalion
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Date of Death:
 1980-06-10
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Date of Birth:
 1960-10-15
Age:
 19
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, during Operation Sceptic fighting Swapo and MPLA. Died instantly as he jumped out of the top of the Ratel. The compressed air tanks to open the doors had exploded and the only exit was through the top hatches. As he exposed to the top he was severed in two by anti-aircraft rounds. Andrew and Frank got shrapnel inside and died later. Mike died also as he jumped out the top Robert was not alone here, he was with close friends.
Additional
Information:
Son of Mr. E. de Vito, of 13 Heldzingen Street, Parkdene, Boksburg.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Gauteng
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Cemetery:
 BOKSBURG CEMETERY
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