In Memory Of

EDE, RICHARD ALEXANDER

Service Details
Age:
 27
Date of Birth:
 1955-11-13
Service No:
 71375679KT
Rank:
 Corporal
Unit:
 Brakpan Kommando
Regiment:
 GROUP 34
Date of Death:
 1983-01-06
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.
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 BRAKPAN CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. A. M. Ede