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Date: Tue 10/3/09 7:04PM
From: Malcolm Weiss
Email: gurubok@hotmail.co.uk
Message: 80463961BG - Was at Infantry School, Oudtshoorn and 201BN Omega in 1988/9. Taught at the Omega Bushman School. Would particularly like to meet Jannie Kruger from Natal who also was with me at the same time. Experienced implementation of Resolution 435 and the arrival of the UNTAG forces in April 1989. A fascinating experience.
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Date: Tue 10/3/09 6:56PM
From: Eugene
Email: tvzllc@gmail.com
Message: 3 SAI Potch, Jan 84 to Dec 85, O-Company 81mm mortars section, 82220013BG, we did duties in SWA Nepara, Opuwa and Rundu. I would like to get in touch with my army buddies. Thanks for this site!
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Date: Mon 9/3/09 8:11AM
From: Gerdus Maree
Email: gerhardtfr@telkomsa.net
Message: 79342135BG - 1982 - 1983. Did Basics in 4SAI Middelburg and then off to Infantery Skool Oudshoorn, Charlie Company - what a year, but it prepared us well for the next year! Looking for my old buddy Gerrit Otto. Second year served with 203 Battalion (Bushmans) having our Base at Nhoma during 1983. Operated in Sector 20 mostly on the 17.30 and 18 Degree "kaplyne" to cover the infiltration routes. Ops Bases were Nepara and Mpungu Vlei. Petrus Germishuys (384) and Kobus Le grange (306) please e-mail me as I would like to share experiences of 203 Battalion. These two years are still constantly in my mind and over the years all the bad experiences have faded and only the good ones remain. Well done to all the other boys!
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Date: Thu 26/2/09 11:39AM
From: Craig
Email: craigo@europassistance.co.za
Message: The dust has settled, the memory fades and foes are now comrades. Things change, but never forget the fallen and to the SWAGM who's name is not in stone. You who fell are remembered! EX 10BN SWATF
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Date: Sun 22/2/09 5:36PM
From: Robert Bonus
Email: robert.bonus@gmail.com
Message: 85281343BT 87-89 Intake 6SAI, then to 4SAI. Two week crash course as a gunner. 20A was our call sign. LT Sandman the Bev, Tokkie {ONTONG}the driver. Eenhana, Ondangwa, Miers Hoop, Walvis Bay are a few places we were. I would like to hear from anyone. Anyone remember a CW Bakkes??
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Date: Tue 17/2/09 8:33PM
From: Bryce Beckingham
Email: foxbat45@ananzi.co.za
Message: 86358207BG. 2nd LT. 5 SAI, Oudtshoorn, Swaziland, Mozambique, WP Reaction Force. 1989/90. Thanks for the site, brings back serious memories. To those who put their lives on the line you are not forgotten. We fought the good fight and won. Here's to the best bush fighters in the world... SADF.
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Date: Thu 12/2/09 3:58PM
From: Rennie Van Dillen
Email: valuehomes1@telkomsa.net
Message: 85606259BG - Served 1989 with 121 Battalion. Motorcycle Infantry. Great unit, great guys! Fallen to pieces now. Nice to read all your entries. Good luck!
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Date: Wed 4/2/09 11:43AM
From: Mauveen
Email: mauveen@hsshopfitters.co.za
Message: I happened to come along this site while looking for pictures for my son in Gr. 4, who is doing a speech on his role model "SOLDIERS". It brings back a lot of memories for me because my 3 brothers were in the SADF and so was my husband all those years ago. It was sad times for the family to see their loved ones going off to fight to protect them. To all the men (and women) who did it back in those years, THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AFTER ME AND MY FAMILY. I WAS AND STILL AM PROUD OF YOU ALL!
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Date: Tue 27/1/09 9:14AM
From: John Kriel
Email: john@autotradesupplies.co.za
Message: Aan alle SAW mense baie dankie vir die opofferinge wat julle tydens/na die bos oorlog gemaak het. Ek wil graag in verbinding tree met alle ou Groep 40 HK mense wat diens gedoen het in Nyanga waar ons operasioneel ontplooi was tydens die vroeë negentigs todat die eenheid ontbind was.
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Date: Wed 21/1/09 2:19PM
From: Paul Widd
Email: paulw@wandr.co.uk
Message: Great site which brings back many memories (6SAI 07/85 - 07/87 - B Coy). Most of my intake were naturalised immigrants. Can anyone tell me when the act for naturalisation for 18 - 25 year olds became law and were you given a naturalisation certificate?
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Date: Mon 19/1/09 11:12AM
From: Peter Radloff
Email: meercat2200@yahoo.com
Message: What a great site and also brings back many memories of those "Army Days". I did basics at 1 Maintenance Unit in Kimberley in Jan 1983 then did border duty at Sector 20 HQ from June 83 - Dec 84. I then joined permanent force in 1986 and served in the Ammunition Corps until Jan 1996 when I resigned and went to America. I was part of a contingent of guys who went to clear up all the left over ammo in Grootfontein between Feb and April 1989. Then again in Walvis Bay in Aug 1993. I did JL's at the School Of Artillery in 1989 from May till Nov 89. If anyone remembers those days please contact me. Thanks for a great site. I have a story at "Sentinel Projects.
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Date: Thu 15/1/09 3:38AM
From: Hein Lombard
Email: hlombard@mts.net
Message: Aan al daai manne wat die lekker dae deur gemaak het in die bos oorlog, geluk, jammer dinge het skeef geloop die laaste jare. 1987-1989. Well done!
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Date: Wed 7/1/09 12:29AM
From: Russell
Email: talesta@shaw.ca
Message: 74569880 Basics 1975 11 Commando Kimberley served with Durban Commando and Congella Regiment saw Oshivello, Bwabwata, Bogani, Rundu, tough times were easier with good friends, we served and gave of our youth. Live in Canada now. Great site, nice to know that somebody cared enough and that we and particularly those that paid the ultimate price are not completely forgotten.
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Date: Tue 6/1/09 7:05AM
From: Hennie Viljoen
Email: malutimarketing@lantic.net
Message: I am urgently looking for a copy of my discharge certificate. (80265820 BG) I received my basic military training in 1 SAI Bn, Bloemfontein from January 1983 to September 1983. Then I was transferred to Reitz Commando until 1985 or 1986. Please help me with advice as to where to look for this document. Thank you!
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Date: Mon 5/1/08 3:24AM
From: Deon Booysen
Email: chefdeon@gmail.com
Message: I served in the SADF Intelligence Corp 1989-90. Many memories.
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Date: Thu 1/1/09 2:02PM
From: Staff Rollo
Email: rollo@ravenscroft.za.net
Message: Good memories and friends long gone - hope things have worked out for all of you. Min dae!
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Date: Tue 30/12/08 2:13PM
From: Petrus Germishuys
Email: petrus@etalefishing.com
Message: Who remembers 203 Bn. Main base was Mangetti Duin with Nhoma, Tjeka and Aasvoelnes in the east and Omatako, Kandu, Luhebu-Noord and another one in the west. Was on Omatako for 16 months, nice times, good memories.
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Date: Sun 28/12/08 3:54AM
From: Isaac Mark Wolfson CPL
Email: peakfitness@live.co.au
Message: Hi there! I was the July1979 intake Military Police Wonderboom it was a time of my life. I won't forget good / bad. I WILL NEVER FORGET. PROUD TO HAVE SERVED. (WHAT A WASTE) They gave away my country!
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Date: Sat 20/12/08 1:03PM
From: Dawie Scholtz
Email: dawies@cashb.bw
Message: 3 SAI Potch - C Coy - 1972 - any member - Maj Roberts, Lt Pienaar, du Preez, du Toit, Saraiva, WO Toll, Staff Jack Pearce etc - please contact me.
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Date: Mon 18/11/08 8:38PM
From: Glen Marais
Email: glennm@goggaconnect.co.za
Message: I love it. Brings back good memories. I served in SWA SPES berede as a tracker in 80-81. Did my tour in Okatopi and the other bases. There are times I sit and dream of the good times we had. At least our youth were made something of those days. Now its drugs and crime. I now ride a 1200 bandit and ride socially with a club called WICKED AND WILD in Cape town. Keep up the good work. And I am now addicted to your patch. Great design. Cheers!
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