In Memory Of

BOTHA, MARTHINUS CHRISTOFFEL

Service Details
Age:
 18
Date of Birth:
 1963-07-20
Service No:
 79271011BG
Rank:
 Trooper
Unit:
 1 Special Service Battalion
Regiment:
 South African Armoured Corps
Date of Death:
 1981-11-21
Cause of Death:
 Died in Freak Accident. While busy with maneuvers at Army Battle School, they were camped next to their armoured car which was awaiting repair. A storm came up and lighting struck the armoured car. Botha died a few minutes later and 4 others were injured.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Block J. Grave 213.
Cemetery:
 PIETERMARITZBURG (MOUNTAIN RISE) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Kwazulu Natal
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Botha, of Pietermaritzburg.