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Identity
Person No.
33315
Service No.
77373769
Last Name
Towers 2
First Name
Johnathan
Initials
J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1961 (±1 yr) 366
Age at Death
20
Military Service
Rank
Private
Regiment
South African Ordnance Service Corps 10
Unit
3 Supply and Transport Depot 5
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
01 November 1981 142
Cause of Death
While on a weekend pass 1
While on a weekend pass, he was on his way to Sun City and was involved in a private vehicle accident near Boekenhoutsfontein. He died in the crash and the body was burnt beyond recognition
Grave Reference
Cape town Pinelands 2, Sec 2, Row WC, Grave 96 1
Location
Country
South Africa 17,413
Locality
Western Cape 2,134
Cemetery
CAPE TOWN (PINELANDS) CEMETERY 1
Additional Information
Notes

Son of Dr. M. Towers, of Camps Bay.

Citation

LG Sup 17 April 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage on several occasions in getting his men and mules through heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example to his men throughout under the most difficult circumstances."

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #33315