In Memory Of
VAN JAARSVELD, MAARTIN JACOBUS
Service Details
Age:
20
Date of Birth:
1961-07-25
Service No:
77554202PF
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
1 South African Infantry Battalion
Regiment:
South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
1982-04-15
Cause of Death:
Killed in action. Whilst on patrol the Lt sent out a section (1 Ratel) to follow a couple a tracks that the tracker had picked up. The Ratel hit an ambush just after 10am. By the time backup had formed up and went to their aid a group of soldiers had been killed.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
A1
Cemetery:
COLENSO NEW CEMETERY
Localitly:
Kwazulu Natal
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Jaarsveld
