Name: |
POTGIETER |
Given Name: |
JOHAN LOUIS |
Initials: |
J L |
Service No: |
74503004BG |
Rank: |
CorporalOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry Corps |
Unit: |
1 South African Infantry BattalionOther Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1981-11-04Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1958-08-23 |
Age: |
23 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, in an act of heroism about two kilo's south of "Bravo Battalion's HQ" in the Chitequeta district, South-eastern Angola, during Ops Daisy. By doing so he specifically saved the wounded Rfn. Boorsma's life (diving onto him) and by doing so, he indicated to his Lieutenant where SWAPO was firing from and therefore saving more lives. A small group of FAPLA/SWAPO snipers had pinned a Ratel platoon for at least 10-15 minutes and killed two more Unita soldiers (travelling with them) and wounded another three. Was recommended for the Honoris Crux for his bravery, but army headquarters refused the recommendation |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Mrs. S. P. Potgieter, of Boksburg. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2022-12-17
