Roll of Honour: Person Info
Person Info
Personal Details
| Service No: | 76524644KT |
| Rank: | Rifleman |
| Last Name: | ABOUD |
| First Name: | ABRAHAM |
| Initials: | A |
Death Details
| Date of Death: | 1983-01-06 View Year |
| Age: | 22 |
| Cause of Death: | Killed in action. Buffel Troop Carrier detonated a boosted anti-tank mine near the Okangwati Military Base, while on route to Sodeliet base. One of the mines used was an old British Mk 8 Anti-Tank Mine and the metal plug on top of this mine penetrated the V hull of the Buffel on the welded seam. This ignited the diesel tank and a box of white phosphorus grenades in the vehicle. |
Commemoration
| Country: | South Africa |
| Cemetery: | VIRGINIA CEMETERY |
| Grave Reference: | A3 |
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. J. E. Aboud
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