In Memory Of
DE VITO, ROBERTO NICOLA "DANNY"
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1960-10-15
Service No:
76395813BG
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
1 South African Infantry Battalion
Regiment:
South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
1980-06-10
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.
Commemoration
Cemetery:
BOKSBURG CEMETERY
Localitly:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. E. de Vito, of 13 Heldzingen Street, Parkdene, Boksburg.
