In Memory Of

NEL, CASPER WILLEM PETRUS

Service Details
Age:
 20
Date of Birth:
 1932-04-18
Service No:
 P/13792
Rank:
 Airman
Unit:
 35 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Former Regiment:
 Air Force Station Congella
Date of Death:
 1952-10-19
Cause of Death:
 Died of injuries, received while playing in the sea in March 1952, he injured his neck (fracture of vertebrae) when he was dumped by a large wave. He was given 115 days sick leave and then placed on light duty. He was admitted to hospital on 15 Oct 1952 as a result of complications and died of fat embolism, following an operation, at the Sanatorium Hospital, Durban.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 D.R. Sec. "M" Grave 4661.
Cemetery:
 JOHANNESBURG (WEST PARK) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Son of Mrs. A. S. Nel, of 88 Nooitgedacht, Olivienhoutpoort, Krugersdorp Area.