In Memory Of

UZZELL, PETER

Service Details
Age:
 26
Date of Birth:
 1956-05-11
Service No:
 72241417KT
Rank:
 Rifleman
Unit:
 Virginia Commando
Regiment:
 GROUP 34
Date of Death:
 1983-01-08
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, 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:
 A29
Cemetery:
 WELKOM CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Free State
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. J. J. Uzzell, of Glen Harmony, Virginia.