In Memory Of

CLOETE, JOHAN

Service Details
Age:
21
Date of Birth:
1972-03-14
Service No:
88344049
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
8 SAI Bn
Regiment:
South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
1993-06-15
Cause of Death:
Died in Shooting Incident, part of a group busy with veld sweeping operations near Welbekend, Transvaal. Upon return to their base at the Welbekend Police Station, they were instructed to make their weapons safe. During this procedure, one of the members accidentally fired a round which struck him, killing him
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Dutch Reformed Grave 1227 D.
Cemetery:
BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY
Localitly:
Western Cape
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Landry, of Parow Valley, Cape Town. He was unmarried