In Memory Of

GEEL, PIETER JAKOBUS

Service Details
Age:
 24
Date of Birth:
 1955-05-20
Service No:
 71247084BT
Rank:
 Rifleman
Unit:
 Regiment De la Rey
Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
 1980-02-29
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, at Ombalantu after receiving multiple shrapnel wounds when the base was subjected to heavy enemy mortar, rocket and machine-gun fire during a SWAPO/PLAN attack in the early hours of the morning
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Western Cape
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mrs. A. Geel