In Memory Of
VAN NIEKERK, ABRAHAM CHRISTOFFEL
Service Details
Age:
25
Date of Birth:
1954-11-19
Service No:
70299938BG
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
Regiment De la Rey
Regiment:
South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
1980-02-29
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, at Ombalantu after receiving multiple shrapnel wounds when the base was subjected to heavy enemy mortar, rocket and machine-gun fire during a SWAPO/PLAN attack in the early hours of the morning
Commemoration
Cemetery:
VANDERBIJLPARK CEMETERY
Localitly:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
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