Service Details
Name:
 VAN DER MERWE
Given Name:
 JOHANNES LODEWIKUS
Initials:
 J L
Service No:
 71291868KT
Rank:
 Rifleman
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Regiment:
 GROUP 34
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Unit:
 Goudveld Kommando
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Unit 2:
 "A" Coy.
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Date of Death:
 1983-01-06
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Date of Birth:
 1955-03-07
Age:
 27
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action. Buffel Troop Carrier 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. C. M. van der Merwe, of Odendaalsrus.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Free State
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Cemetery:
 WELKOM CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 A30

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