Identity
Person No.
30025
Service No.
76395813BG
Last Name
First Name
Roberto Nicola "danny"
Initials
R N
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during Operation Sceptic fighting Swapo and MPLA. Died instantly as he jumped out of the top of the Ratel. The compressed air tanks to open the doors had exploded and the only exit was through the top hatches. As he exposed to the top he was severed in two by anti-aircraft rounds. Andrew and Frank got shrapnel inside and died later. Mike died also as he jumped out the top Robert was not alone here, he was with close friends
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. E. de Vito, of 13 Heldzingen Street, Parkdene, Boksburg.
Citation
LG Sup 31 July 1945 pg. 3926 - "This officer has displayed the highest standard of efficiency and courage. He has completed a very large number of sorties including many reconnaissances. In April 1945, Lieutenant de Jongh was leading a formation of a strafing reconnaissance. A convoy of motor transport was observed in the Montebelluno area. Despite adverse weather and heavy enemy opposition, this officer led the formation into attack. Twelve of the enemy vehicles were subsequently destroyed and a further three damaged. In air fighting Lieutenant de Jongh has been responsible for the destruction of at least one enemy fighter and has damaged others."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project