In Memory Of
PLATEEL, MARK ANTHONY
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1962-08-02
Service No:
78419827BG
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit 2:
Army
Regiment:
MEDICAL T
Date of Death:
1981-08-28
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.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Alternative Commemoration until grave found
Cemetery:
SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA
Localitly:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mr. A. L. Plateel. Attended York High School, George