Roll of Honour: Person Info

Personal Details

Service No:77554202PF
Rank:Corporal
Last Name:VAN JAARSVELD
First Name:MAARTIN JACOBUS
Initials:M J
Born:Unknown

Death Details

Date of Death:1982-04-15
Age at Death:20
Cause of Death:Whilst 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.

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