Identity
Person No.
33135
Service No.
77454387PE
Last Name
First Name
Andries Johannes
Initials
A J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
20
Military Service
Rank
Corporal
Unit
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
He was dropped off 50 km from Omega Base and told to walk back. This was at 1 pm and he had his rifle, food, water. He vanished without trace
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Strauss, of Aliwal North.
Citation
DFC LG 15 February 1946 pg. 962 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"; MID LG Sup 1 January 1946 pg. 129
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project