Maritz, Jacobus Johannes

Identity

Person No.

31621

Service No.

75518290BG

Last Name

Maritz 31

First Name

Jacobus Johannes

Initials

J J

Date of Birth

Unknown

Est. Birth Year

1960 (±1 yr) 390

Age at Death

20

Military Service

Rank

Rifleman

Regiment

South African Infantry Corps 1,067

Unit

6 South African Infantry Battalion 86

Secondary Unit

Army

Death Record

Date of Death

04 February 1980 95

Cause of Death

Killed in action 9,874

Killed in action, in a contact with the enemy. Their Temporary Base near the Angolan Border (Sector 10) was attacked by SWAPO during the night

Grave Reference

Alternative Commemoration until grave found 1,598

Location

Country

South Africa 17,413

Locality

Gauteng 9,426

Cemetery

SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA 1,912

Additional Information

Notes

Son of Mr. C. G. Maritz

Citation

LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."

External Source

Unknown

South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #31621

Maritz, Jacobus Johannes (J J)