In Memory Of
DICKSON, GARY
Service Details
Age:
23
Date of Birth:
1959-02-02
Service No:
75428227
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
School of Engineers
Unit 2:
"F" Troop
Regiment:
South African Corps of Engineers
Date of Death:
1982-05-01
Cause of Death:
Died in Animal Attack, accidentally killed in the Caprivi Strip near Fort Doppies when the Engineer Troop was engaged in building Heli-pads to facilitate helicopter operations in the area. While photographing a herd of elephants, he inadvertently positioned himself between a female elephant and her calf and she charged him and he was trampled to death.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Cremated, ashes scattered in Durban.
Cemetery:
CREMATED
Localitly:
Kwazulu Natal
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. N. G. and Mrs. M. W. Dickson, of Durban North, Durban. Born Durban. A qualified Civil Engineer. He was unmarried.
