In Memory Of

VAN EEDEN, PIETER FREDERIK

Service Details
Age:
 18
Date of Birth:
 1964-12-15
Service No:
 80493505BG
Rank:
 Rifleman
Unit:
 1 South African Infantry Battalion
Regiment:
 South African Infantry Corps
Date of Death:
 1983-08-31
Cause of Death:
 Died in Freak Accident, accidentally killed at the General De Wet Training Terrain in Bloemfontein after he picked up an unexploded 40mm High Explosive "Snotneus" grenade in the veld. While he was handling the device, it exploded, killing him instantly
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. J. A. van Eeden