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Identity
Person No.
32545
Service No.
85312791BG
Last Name
Potgieter 58
First Name
Deon
Initials
D
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1969 (±1 yr) 298
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
South African Infantry Corps 1,067
Unit
1 South African Infantry Battalion 144
Secondary Unit
Air Force
Death Record
Date of Death
06 December 1988 145
Cause of Death
Died in motor vehicle accident 1,721
Died in Military Vehicle Accident, towing a Ratel, 6 km from Parys - Vredeport Road
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. F. M. Potgieter, of East London

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

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