Service Details
Name:
 GREYLING
Given Name:
 LESLIE CHARLES
Initials:
 L C
Service No:
 64020357BT
Rank:
 Lieutenant
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Regiment:
 2 Reconnaissance Commando
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Date of Death:
 1977-11-04
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Date of Birth:
 1947-03-09
Age:
 30
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, head injuries, at 1 Military Hospital, received during the attack on Eheke on the 28 October 1977. 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
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. Greyling, of Fishershill, Germiston.
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Gauteng
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Cemetery:
 GERMISTON (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY
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