Service Details
Name:
 SMITH
Given Name:
 PIETER JOACHIM
Initials:
 P J
Service No:
 88261003BT
Rank:
 Rifleman
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
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Unit:
 Broederstroom Commando
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Date of Death:
 1993-09-14
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Date of Birth:
 1970-09-16
Age:
 22
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, bullet wound. He was checking his friends 9 mm pistol and when he handed it back, a shot went off, striking him in the stomach. He was attending a compulsory training camp and was in the sleeping quarters at the time
Additional
Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Smith, of Schoemansville
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 North West Province
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Cemetery:
 HARTEBEESPOORT CEMETERY
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