In Memory Of
DA SILVA, GERALD PEREIRA
Service Details
Age:
28
Date of Birth:
1954-01-29
Service No:
70256961KT
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
Sandriver Commando
Regiment:
GROUP 34
Date of Death:
1983-01-07
Cause of Death:
Died of burn wounds, at 1 Mil Hospital. Wounded in a landmine explosion on 6 January when their Buffel detonated a boosted anti-tank mine near the Okangwati Military Base, while on route to Sodeliet base. One of the mines used was an old British Mk 8 Anti-Tank Mine and the metal plug on top of this mine penetrated the V hull of the Buffel on the welded seam. This ignited the diesel tank and a box of white phosphorus grenades in the vehicle.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
A20
Cemetery:
WELKOM CEMETERY
Localitly:
Free State
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. F. Da Silva, of Riebeeckstad, Welkom.
