In Memory Of

VAN ZYL, FRANCOIS CHAREL

Service Details
Age:
 35
Date of Birth:
 1942-10-20
Service No:
 05453576PE
Rank:
 Warrant Officer Class II
Regiment:
 1 Reconnaissance Commando
Date of Death:
 1977-10-28
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Six members of 1 and 2 Reconnaissance Commando were killed at Onalomono in Southern Angola while attacking Eheke during Operation Kropduif (Eheke 1). In order to attack the SWAPO/PLAN Base, the Recce Team prepared to cross an open area of ground as the SWAPO/PLAN forces were in the process of withdrawing from their positions. As the Team moved forward, they were caught in the enemy arcs of fire
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Kwazulu Natal
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. R. van Zyl, of Durban.