Roll of Honour: Person Info

Personal Details

Service No:05477377PE
Rank:Warrant Officer Class II
Last Name:BENSON
First Name:ALWYN JOHANNES
Initials:A J
Born:Unknown

Death Details

Date of Death:1975-11-23
Age at Death:32
Cause of Death:Killed in action, in Battle of Ebo. He had been sent to Angola to relieve S.Sgt Steenkamp and take command of a mortar platoon. While engaging the enemy, they were hit by a 122mm redeye and he was killed instantly.

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