Roll of Honour: Person Info

Personal Details

Service No:79331542BG
Rank:Rifleman
Last Name:DE LANGE
First Name:GERHARD ERNST
Initials:G E

Death Details

Date of Death:1984-07-22
Age:20
Cause of Death:Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy. While on patrol out of Ongangwa, they set up a Temp Base but during the night, a group of the enemy approached and a fire fight ensued. He was killed by a hand grenade explosion during the contact.

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