In Memory Of

LOTTER, LUCAS FREDERICK

Service Details
Age:
 29
Date of Birth:
 1958-09-19
Service No:
 74304841PE
Rank:
 Major
Unit:
 53 Battalion
Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
 1988-04-18
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, struck in the back of the head by a single round that bounced off the hatch of the Caspir. It was early / mid evening and they were following up on spoor just North of Alpha tower. They were fired on and the Major was killed. They came back to Etali base but he was then already declared dead.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 A10
Cemetery:
 BLOEMFONTEIN (BAINSVLEI) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Free State
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Sgt. (Mrs.) S. Lotter