PDF
« Previous

Matlala, Paulus Malesela (P M)

Next »
Identity
Person No.
31703
Service No.
92662584
Last Name
Matlala 18
First Name
Paulus Malesela
Initials
P M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1974 (±1 yr) 204
Age at Death
24
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
SA Army 413
Unit
116 South African Infantry Battalion 36
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
30 September 1998 86
Cause of Death
Suicide 331
Committed Suicide, shot himself after he shot his wife
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

ref. Gallantry Awards of the South African Police 1913-1994

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 #31703