Service Details
Name:
 PLATEEL
Given Name:
 MARK ANTHONY
Initials:
 M A
Service No:
 78419827BG
Rank:
 Lance Corporal
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Regiment:
 MEDICAL T
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Unit 2:
 Army
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Date of Death:
 1981-08-28
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Date of Birth:
 1962-08-02
Age:
 19
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, out on a patrol with his unit in Angola, a mortar hit them. A group of 4 or 5 soldiers were in a circle and the mortar hit right in the middle, killing Mark instantly.
Additional
Information:
Son of Mr. A. L. Plateel. Attended York High School, George
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Gauteng
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Cemetery:
 SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA
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Grave Reference:
 Alternative Commemoration until grave found

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