In Memory Of
MYBURGH, GERHARDUS JOHAN
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1962-03-22
Service No:
78547817BG
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
1 South African Infantry Battalion
Unit 2:
attd. 61 Mechanised Battalion Group
Regiment:
South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
1981-09-17
Cause of Death:
Died in a accidental shooting incident at Omuthiya. During the filming of a documentary for the SABC TV, he was killed by a 20mm HE round, fired from a Ratel.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Alternative Commemoration until grave found
Cemetery:
SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA
Localitly:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. D. G. Myburgh, of Elandsfontein.