In Memory Of
GRIESSEL, FLORIS MARTHINUS
Service Details
Age:
27
Date of Birth:
1955-06-17
Service No:
72459506KT
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
Goudveld Kommando
Regiment:
GROUP 34
Date of Death:
1983-01-06
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, Buffel Troop Carrier 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:
B30
Cemetery:
WELKOM CEMETERY
Localitly:
Free State
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Hendrik Jacobus and Martha Dorothea Swanepoel Griessel. Husband of Mrs. Jean Evelyn Vermeulen Griessel, of Reitzpark, Welkom.
