In Memory Of

WARRENER, PETER WILLIAM

Service Details
Age:
 19
Date of Birth:
 1961-04-18
Service No:
 77412153BG
Rank:
 Rifleman
Unit:
 1 South African Infantry Battalion
Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
 1980-06-10
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, in Operation Sceptic, Ratel gunner (Call Sign 9G) approached anti aircraft positions head-on, taking full frontal raking fire. As gunner he gallantly retaliated but died 4 hours later after being shot as he jumped off the top of the immobilized vehicle. Badly injured he fell to the ground where he lost blood and peacefully slipped away in the arms of a friend tending in futility as the battle raged round.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 B6 Crem, military stone
Cemetery:
 GORDONS BAY CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Western Cape
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of T. H. Warrener, of 15 Day Avenue, Gordons Bay