Identity
Person No.
32550
Service No.
67302257BG
Last Name
First Name
Johan Hendrik
Initials
J H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
30
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Secondary Unit
Air Force
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, on patrol the Lt sent out a section (1 Ratel) to follow a couple a tracks that the tracker had picked up. The Ratel hit an ambush just after 10am. By the time backup had formed up and went to their aid a group of soldiers had been killed
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Mrs. R. Potgieter
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