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Date: Sun 17/1/10 11:42AM From: Gert Rademan Email: gert7@telkomsa.net Message: 6SAI 79-81. 15 maande in die bos. Okatope, Elundu, Etale, Ondangwa Lughawe. Soek my ou pelle |
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Date: Tue 19/1/10 7:15AM From: Mark Goller Email: markantgol@gmail.com Message: 73597932 1975-1976. 1SAI Bravo coy. Bloemfontein intake. August to Walvis Bay. 2 SAI. Joined Charlie coy. Did first border stint at Rucanna airstrip. Was in the first battle across the border into Angola, Pera de Eca. Russaia gave us 24 hours to get out. Gen. Magnus Malan obliged. Later flown to Grootfontein and voluteered to go to Angola . SA to pay us R5 and America to pay us R10 a day danger pay. I was 18 at the time. We were given foreign green uniforms. Was flown to CELA airport with about 10 guys and a vechle. Waited for the rest of the company. We were now in the Foxbat fighting group.We had a few contacts with the cubans before the Battle at Bridge 14. On the day the Battle started 3 of us escorted the gunners to there OP POST, on retur |
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Date: Thu 21/1/10 6:29PM From: Bossie Bosman Email: bossieb@ekurhuleni.com Message: Dankie vir n baie goeie website wil graag kontak maak met manne van 78 - 79 inname medics te 4SAI Middelburg. Ops askari ens. |
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Date: Sun 24/1/10 3:02AM From: Tony de Jager Email: anthonydej@irsturanium.com Message: Definitief `n stunning site!!!! Dankie dat jy ons help om weer met mekaar kontak te maak. I did my stint Jan `85 - Dec `86. Started basics at 21 Field Bethlehem and ended at 25 Field Oshakati. I would love to hear from other SAPPERS from the same era. ONS SAL ANTWOORD OP JOU ROEPSTEM, ONS VIR JOU (OU) SUID AFRIKA. |
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Date: Mon 25/1/10 9:57PM From: Leon Watermeyer Email: leon@travellingbride.co.za Message: I wasn't a SANDFSM but my eldest brother was, and my father was. To all the guys sharing their stories of actual events I salute you and every day of my life I wish I was there to bask in the glory of triumph. You will NEVER be forgotten. |
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Date: Sat 30/1/10 7:38PM From: Andreas Schwarz Email: schwarz7201@yahoo.de Message: Big thanks to the maker(s) of this site here! I'm here very often, to look for information about the SADF and SAP. It's pretty hard to find information... The mankind never should forget, that brave guys served for the old South Africa! Cheer up guys and stay proud for Africa! |
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Date: Wed 3/2/10 10:26PM From: Dewald de Lange Email: kyle66lang@yahoo.com Message: Still waiting for any tiffies who served at 101 workshops at Grootfontein in 1985-1986. Daai dae sal ons nooit vergeet nie en ek wil graag van enige troepe hoor wat in Grooties was enige iemand wat ons geken het in die KM. Die site is die beste en hoop ons hoor nog veel meer van ons se beste manne! |
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Date: Thu 4/2/10 3:09PM From: nnnnnnn..19 Email: info@karoosun.co.za Message: Ex-Kpl Bester (Bessie) - Infanterie Skool Echo Comp (1985) & 101Bn Romeo Mike (1986 - 1987) Kontak my asb. |
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Date: Fri 5/2/10 9:24AM From: Cindy Email: cindy@homestagers.co.za Message: I second Maureen in her gratefulness to all the heros of the ex SADF - you guys rock! My teenage son knows all about you and that you were the best fighting force on the African continent. As P.M. Ian Smtih said: "We weren't beaten by our enemies - we were betrayed by our friends". You will always be remembered. God bless you all. |
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Date: Fri 5/2/10 12:41PM From: Dorian Fish Email: cindy@homestagers.co.za Message: This is in memory of my friend, Dorian Fish of CT. Did his time in Tempe, Bloem. 1982-1983. He died in 1984 in a motorbike accident. Wanted his memory honoured. He was a great friend and did his bit for this country. (Cindy) |
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Date: Fri 5/2/10 1:34PM From: Rob Pole Email: alexbanks28@gmail.com Message: 86332863BG - Basics in Heidelberg - 1992 (1 yr) 2nd Leiutenant. Personnel Service School in Pretoria. Did JL's too. Was only married 6 months when I had to do it - it was the last intake - glad I did! Wife is a champion for the old SADF. God bless you guys. |
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Date: Fri 5/2/10 1:38PM From: Mike Baile Email: lynnxcat@vodamail.co.za Message: Cpl Mike Baile 6 SAI 79-81 - Hi guys lets hear from the buddies of that time! |
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Date: Fri 5/2/10 7:38PM From: Brent Gregory Email: cinyum@gmail.com Message: In memory of Brent Gregory - Prison Services (1984-1985) A great friend and person. Killed in 1989 in a car accident. You will always be remembered - that is why I named my son after you. A man of honour. Will see you again when the Lord establishes His Kingdom on earth. For God and Country! |
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Date: Fri 5/2/10 7:40PM From: Zane Gregory Email: cinyum@gmail.com Message: In memory of Zane Gregory (Brent Gregory's older brother). An Officer and a true gentlemen. You are remembered with fondness always. Zane was killed in a boating accident on the Vaal Dam in 2001. For God and Country! |
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Date: Sat 6/2/10 9:29AM From: Barry Hales (aka Bags) Email: barryh@mtnloaded.co.za Message: 1985-1987, 7SAI, Oscar Coy, 106 Pltn, 2SAI: Anti-Tank (106mmRecoiless Rifle), Eenhaana(86), support/operator RM(87). Back to 7SAI to klaar out. Any of the Oscar Platoon guys here? |
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Date: Sat 6/2/10 10:18AM From: C Pole Email: cinyum@gmail.com Message: Fantastic - I am SO GLAD there is a site like this - glad I am not the only person with fond memories of what you guys did for the country. GOD BLESS YOU! |
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Date: Tue 9/2/10 9:44AM From: Kobus Le Grange Email: kobuslegrange@lantic.net Message: ENIGE OUENS VAN FAFFASKOOL-1986 en 203BN 1987? |
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Date: Tue 9/2/10 10:59PM From: Iain Clark Email: iainmitchclark@hotmail.com Message: 2 SAI Anti-Tank and other O COY troops Feb'87-Dec'88 - Ruacana, Hurricane and all points between. Reunion this year in England, email me me for details! |
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Date: Fri 12/2/10 10:30AM From: Renier du Toit Email: natmed@mweb.co.za Message: 1977/78 Inf. School and 1 Para. Bn. Did PT and Hanger course with Kobus Hoon, who later did Pathfinders course. Inf. School- we were about 10 qualified Paratroopers doing JL's- me, Piet Walters, Eddie Conradie, Albie Valentyn and Andre Stemmet became 2Lt's and Sakkie Cornelissen, Lang Bez, Derick Otto, Jan Bal Bester and Goosen became Cpl's. |
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Date: Fri 12/2/10 2:52PM From: Michael Cotchobos Email: michael@tristoneglobal.com Message: I would like to connect with GUNNERS who served with me in Artillery Brigade in Potch and Lohatla (Army Battle School). I am desperately seeking photographs of my time during the 2 years service. If you know me, then please drop me an email. Thanks! Michael (Theo) Cotchobos |
