In Memory Of

SMIT, FLORENCE CORNELIUS

Service Details
Age:
 18
Date of Birth:
 1962-12-11
Service No:
 80200249BG
Rank:
 Rifleman
Unit:
 1 South African Infantry Battalion
Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
 1981-08-24
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, during the attack on "target yankee" during Ops Protea. He was rifleman 4 of Bravo section, platoon 1. He was part of the assault group and was busy with guard duties when a booby trap exploded above his head. It was not known whether it was electrically detonated or set off by a Ratel. He was evacuated by the Bravo section vehicle
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 1
Cemetery:
 MIDDELBURG (WEST) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Mpumalanga
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smit