In Memory Of

MARX, WENTZEL CHRISTOFFEL

Service Details
Age:
 29
Date of Birth:
 1948-08-23
Service No:
 65666281PE
Rank:
 Sergeant
Regiment:
 1 Reconnaissance Commando
Date of Death:
 1977-10-28
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
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 HA1
Cemetery:
 BRITS (LANGBERG) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 North West Province
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. M. J. Marx, of Durban.