In Memory Of

POTGIETER, JOHAN HENDRIK

Service Details
Age:
 30
Date of Birth:
 1951-10-19
Service No:
 67302257BG
Rank:
 Rifleman
Unit:
 Etosha Area Force Unit
Regiment:
 South West African Territory Force
Date of Death:
 1982-04-15
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.
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 TSUMEB CEMETERY
Country:
 Namibia
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. R. Potgieter