Name: |
VAN JAARSVELD |
Given Name: |
MAARTIN JACOBUS |
Initials: |
M J |
Service No: |
77554202PF |
Rank: |
CorporalOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry Corps |
Unit: |
1 South African Infantry BattalionOther Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1982-04-15Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1961-07-25 |
Age: |
20 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action. Whilst on patrol the Lt sent out a section (1 Ratel) to follow a couple a tracks that the tracker had picked up. The Ratel hit an ambush just after 10am. By the time backup had formed up and went to their aid a group of soldiers had been killed. |
Additional Information: |
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Jaarsveld |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2023-01-14