Plateel, Mark Anthony

Identity

Person No.

32532

Service No.

78419827BG

Last Name

Plateel 1

First Name

Mark Anthony

Initials

M A

Date of Birth

Unknown

Est. Birth Year

1962 (±1 yr) 332

Age at Death

19

Military Service

Rank

Lance Corporal

Regiment

Medical T 1

Unit

Grp 36 HQ 11

Secondary Unit

Army

Death Record

Date of Death

28 August 1981 94

Cause of Death

Killed in action 9,874

Killed in action, out on a patrol with his unit in Angola, a mortar hit them. A group of 4 or 5 soldiers were in a circle and the mortar hit right in the middle, killing Mark instantly

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. A. L. Plateel. Attended York High School, George

Citation

LG Sup 3 March 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and determination"

External Source

Unknown

South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #32532

Plateel, Mark Anthony (M A)