Identity
Person No.
40207
Service No.
103738
Last Name
First Name
Eben
Initials
E
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
18
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
Unit
Secondary Unit
2 Commando
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, by a gunshot wound in the Masoso Tribal Trust Lands, near Rushinga, Op Hurricane
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Additional Information
Notes
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