Service Details
Name:
 VAN ZYL
Given Name:
 FRANCOIS CHAREL
Initials:
 F C
Service No:
 05453576PE
Rank:
 Warrant Officer Class II
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Regiment:
 1 Reconnaissance Commando
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Date of Death:
 1977-10-28
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Date of Birth:
 1942-10-20
Age:
 35
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Six members of 1 and 2 Reconnaissance Commando were killed at Onalomono in Southern Angola while attacking Eheke during Operation Kropduif (Eheke 1). In order to attack the SWAPO/PLAN Base, the Recce Team prepared to cross an open area of ground as the SWAPO/PLAN forces were in the process of withdrawing from their positions. As the Team moved forward, they were caught in the enemy arcs of fire
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. R. van Zyl, of Durban.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Kwazulu Natal
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Cemetery:
 DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY
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