Identity
Person No.
29869
Service No.
76599661
Last Name
First Name
David Robert
Initials
D R
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Rank
Corporal
Secondary Unit
"A" Coy.
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
He was murdered at Otavi, SWA. He was found lying in the road, 3km from Otavi, with head injuries. Police investigations failed to apprehend the culprits
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Crawford, of Roodepoort North
Citation
OBE LG Sup 31 December 1976 - "New Years Honours", MC LG 15 December 1972 - "In recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1 August 1971 to 31 October 1971", MID LG Sup 19 September 1978 - "In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project