In Memory Of

VAN BUISBERGEN, LEON

Service Details
Age:
 20
Date of Birth:
 1964-08-04
Service No:
 80489552BG
Rank:
 Corporal
Unit:
 6 South African Infantry Battalion
Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
 1985-02-17
Cause of Death:
 Died in Friendly Fire Incident, shot by own forces. The other unit had detonated a mine and 6 SAI, who had a platoon in the area went to their aid. The members of the stricken vehicle immediately opened fire when they saw the 6 SAI patrol approaching, mistaking them for PLAN insurgents, who were known to be in the area.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Cremated and his ashes scattered on the sports field where he always enjoyed playing cricket
Cemetery:
 SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. G. H. van Buisbergen, of Fish Hoek. Brother of Belinda.