In Memory Of

GREYLING, LESLIE CHARLES

Service Details
Age:
 30
Date of Birth:
 1947-03-09
Service No:
 64020357BT
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Regiment:
 2 Reconnaissance Commando
Date of Death:
 1977-11-04
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
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 GERMISTON (SOUTHPARK) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. Greyling, of Fishershill, Germiston.