Identity
Person No.
32552
Service No.
74503004BG
Last Name
First Name
Johan Louis
Initials
J L
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
23
Military Service
Rank
Corporal
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Air Force
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Ops Daisy. Died in an act of heroism about two kilo's south of "Bravo Battalion's HQ" in the Chitequeta district, South-eastern Angola. By doing so he specifically saved the wounded Rfn. Boorsma's life (diving onto him) and by doing so, he indicated to his Lieutenant where SWAPO was firing from and therefore saving more lives. A small group of FAPLA/SWAPO snipers had pinned a Ratel platoon for at least 10-15 minutes and killed two more Unita soldiers (traveling with them) and wounded another three. Was recommended for the Honoris Crux for his bravery, but army headquarters refused the recommendation
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mrs. S. P. Potgieter, of Boksburg.
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