Service Details
Name:
 POTGIETER
Given Name:
 JOHAN HENDRIK
Initials:
 J H
Service No:
 67302257BG
Rank:
 Rifleman
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Regiment:
 South West African Territory Force
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Unit:
 Etosha Area Force Unit
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Date of Death:
 1982-04-15
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Date of Birth:
 1951-10-19
Age:
 30
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, 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.
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. R. Potgieter
Commemoration
Country:
 Namibia
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Cemetery:
 TSUMEB CEMETERY
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