In Memory Of
VAN DER MERWE, JOHANNES LODEWIKUS
Service Details
Age:
27
Date of Birth:
1955-03-07
Service No:
71291868KT
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
Goudveld Kommando
Unit 2:
"A" Coy.
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
Grave Reference:
A30
Cemetery:
WELKOM CEMETERY
Localitly:
Free State
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. C. M. van der Merwe, of Odendaalsrus.
