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Identity
Person No.
40206
Service No.
PR84558
Last Name
First Name
Cornelius Hendrik
Initials
C H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
24
Military Service
Rank
Lance Corporal
Secondary Unit
Support Commando
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, in an ambush
Additional Information
Notes

Remembered on 6th Bn. Rhodesia Regiment Memorial, The Matopos. ref. "Rhodesian Roll of Honour" by P. Geldenhuys (Roll compiled by Dr. J. R. T. Wood). Amendments from "Rhodesian Combined Forces Roll of Honour 1966-1981", by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.

Citation

Awarded while Sgt. 31 March 1978 - "He displayed initiative and bravery of the highest order. He personally accounted for 14 CT kills and 8 captures, including high ranking commanders". He was also recommended for Rhodesia's highest award, the Grand Cross of Valour.

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #40206