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South Africa

Full Name 50 Union of South Africa
Alliance Allies - Minor Member Nation or Possession
Possessing Power United Kingdom
Entry into WW2 4 Sep 1939
Population in 1939 10,160,000
Military Deaths in WW2 11,900

Contributor:

ww2dbaseAlthough there was unanimity between Premiere J. B. M. Hertzog and General Jan Smuts about the right of South Africa to remain neutral in war, their views were not identical as to what would happen if Britain were to be attacked. In a fateful Cabinet meeting of 2 September 1939, Hertzog declared that he was going to remain neutral, and under no circumstances would he allow South Africa to enter the war. Two days later, in the Assembly he repeated that South Africa would not be plunged into a war unless the circumstances of the country itself demanded such action. But by 80 votes to 67 the Prime Minister's neutrality motion was defeated and, consequently, South Africa would, on 6 September, join Britain, France and the other Commonwealth nations in declaring itself to be in a state of war with Germany. Hertzog resigned and Smuts became Premiere.

ww2dbaseOn the outbreak of war Smuts organised an army, and sent it to man Kenya's northern border to defend the Union against any southward movement from Abyssinia (Ethiopia) by the Italians. A central and other flying schools were soon established for the training of pilots and in the south Atlantic and Indian oceans the Union maintained a large number of small craft which were mainly engaged in mine-sweeping, anti-submarine searches and other general patrol activities. In harnessing her industries to wartime manufacturing South Africa had several valuable assets, including the heavy engineering industries which had been created to serve the needs of the mining industry and the railways and harbours administration, as well as plenty of electric power, an established iron and steel industry, and unlimited supplies of coal, iron, manganese and other raw materials.

ww2dbaseThe Union had, by the beginning of 1941, raised an army of 120,000 men, fully armed and equipped. This force was soon considerably augmented and it played an historic part in the Abyssinian and Libyan campaigns. The air force and the small naval force were also equipped in the Union. In June 1942 two brigades of the 2nd South African Division with two composite South African battalions and four batteries of artillery, were trapped in Tobruk and made prisoners of war by the Germans but, under Major General Daniel Pienaar, Springbok armoured units would contribute to the Eighth Army's great advance under General Harold Alexander through Libya and into Tunisia. Then in early February 1943 the House of Assembly and Senate approved a Prime Minister's motion to permit Union troops to serve outside the African continent. Later, in 1943, at the general election the Smut's Government was given a clear vote of confidence by the electorate which surprised even its most sanguine supporters; for it was a vote recorded after 4 years of war and in the face of some bitter and relentless opposition.

Last Major Update: Oct 2015

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Marmon-Herrington Armored Car


Photographs

Winston Churchill in Durban, British Cape Colony, 1899Basuto workers cleaning a Master aircraft at No. 23 Air School at AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa, Jan 1943



South Africa in World War II Interactive Map




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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. ravhura justice takalani says:
30 Oct 2015 03:45:32 AM

can you pls help me with my grandfather information rergerding warld war 2 becouse he was one fo soders who fight .i need to claim his fund
2. Merriam Mokoena says:
28 Jun 2017 07:20:55 AM

My Uncle Peter Ndoda Khumalo.We are unveiling his tombstone on 23Sept 2017.I like to make a speech about him. He worked for African Life. He lived in Dune village JHB.I need any information about him concerning world war II
3. Bruce Gordon says:
4 Sep 2017 02:38:52 AM

Please change the South African flag on this page. It was not in existence in WW2 and is considered an anathema by South Africans today.
4. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
11 Sep 2017 05:27:36 AM

Bruce, we had contacted you in private on this topic last week, but just want to note the summary here as well. WW2DB uses the tricolour (established by the Nationality & Flag Act of 1927) on its page for South Africa and all dominions, rather than the Union Jack, in order to give each dominion a distinct identity as far as vexillology is concerned. Thanks for visiting WW2DB and hope we will continue to receive your support.
5. Anonymous says:
5 Oct 2017 11:37:03 PM

Please keep the existing flag. It was the flag between 1928 and 1994. As the new and old flags mean different things to different people, it's best to be historically correct, and not necessarily politically correct.
6. Kgwadi Thobane says:
17 Aug 2018 09:11:00 AM

My grandfather, JM Thobane force N/224 served in NMC Italy and died in there from Tuberculosis. His middle name is misspelled as it is written Mothubatse in place of Mapalakanye. His wife's name is written Siteng in place of Reneilwe Mohube Thobane.

How can we correct that and get his photos?

He was in Unit 2: Transvaal Regiment
7. John Neilson says:
27 Dec 2018 09:05:15 AM

My dad and mom both served in the 2nd world war in Africa and Europe.
I would love to know more about their rank and area served.
Father: Ernest James Neilson
Mother: Susarah Jacoba Carolina Davel
Many thanks
8. Paul Hannah says:
1 Jan 2019 04:08:51 PM

Hertzog was not Premiere (sic) He was Prime Minister Smuts was his deputy.
9. Grand Son says:
2 Jan 2019 02:25:29 AM

My Grand grand father was last seen when he was took by apartheid police to join force for world war 2 please help with the informantion
name is Tikane Sebokwane
10. Frank says:
11 Jan 2019 12:03:38 PM

My dad was a paratrooper in WW2. He ended the war as a Major and was twice wounded during his deployment in Europe and Egypt. He was involved in the opening ceremony of Jan Smuts airport. How do i find out what his roll in the opening ceremony of the airport was.
11. Tantaswa Ntswam says:
17 Jan 2019 01:46:23 PM

My Great Grandfather Pearce Reve was a soldier at the WW2 but we never hear about the role played by Africans in the war specifically how it benefited this country. Why our history doesn't have such information. What has been done for the families of the former soldiers in this day in history. Who did they fought for , history can't be buried. Why do we have to ask about this information? why is it not available?
12. Colin Bosman says:
3 Mar 2019 06:42:30 AM

I'm looking for the campaign records of my late father ABEL ALBERTUS BOSMAN who served in Egypt and North Africa during WW2 around 1940 to 1943
13. Ben Modieginyana says:
4 Mar 2019 08:02:17 PM

I am looking for my grandfather Nkole Modieginyana who participated in ww2 in italyo
14. Candice Porter says:
11 Mar 2019 05:12:14 AM

I'd like to find records of my Grandfather, John Hamilton Rennie. He was in the air force during WW2
15. Ellen says:
17 Mar 2019 04:37:22 AM

I would like to inform about my grandfather. John Alfred Burton
Records that he served during WW2
16. Juan Coetzer says:
2 Apr 2019 03:19:40 AM

Hi
Looking for any details on
Johannes Jacobus Isak Stephanus Coetzer in Ww2.
I know he was involved in repairs on tanks.
17. Ellen says:
3 Apr 2019 04:38:47 AM

My late grandfather served during World War 2...I do not have any info, would just like to confirm this.
Where do I start..
18. Carol Gower says:
22 Apr 2019 08:18:08 AM

Looking for information about
1. James Melville Sweetman
2. Aiden Sweetman
Both served in the war - from South Africa.
I am looking for the Military History on them, or any other Sweetnam/man
19. Vals says:
23 May 2019 06:54:00 AM

I am looking for information on my late grandfather, Emil William Arbuckle. He served in WW2 and was a prisoner of war but I don't anything else about him
20. Fiona Lee says:
23 May 2019 10:45:41 AM

my Grandfather ran away to war at 16 years old under the pseudonym Eric Jones. His real name was Alan Charles Watson DOB 26 Jan 1924. He was injured in Italy with the 6th aarmoured division B squadron. I would like any info on him
21. Dale Stroebel nee Miller says:
6 Jun 2019 12:12:42 AM

Clayton Stanley Miller served in WW11 in RAF under Montgomery up Africa into Italy. I know he loaded aircraft with ammunition...born 19/6/1922 - died 21/4/1986. Many thanks
22. Lucas Sebokwane says:
13 Jun 2019 11:30:09 PM

AM LOOKING FOR A RECORD OF MY GGFATHER TIKANE SEBOKWANE HE WAS LAST SAW HIM WHEN SOLDER TOOK HIM FOR WW1 "HE TIME TO TIME VISIT ME IN DREAM AND SAID I HAD TO LOOK FO" TIKANE" PLEASE HELP I DONT WANT THE PROBLEM AM HAVING TO ESCALANTE TO MY KIDS PLEASE HELP
23. Gab says:
4 Jul 2019 03:31:46 PM

Mr W Wallace information please I only have a picture of him with Philip Bochie at the Cenotaph in Johannesburg
24. Anonymous says:
12 Aug 2019 08:15:51 PM

Madimetja Drievoet Tlala WW2 Transvaal area
25. Mark Schwartz says:
16 Sep 2019 07:40:30 AM

Hi there

I am looking for information related to volunteers during WW2. Was there a maximum age for would-be volunteers, and is there a searchable database for these volunteers.
26. Yvonne van der Merwe says:
14 Nov 2019 12:47:52 PM

I am trying to find info and possibly a photo of my grandfather and father who fought in WW2. My grandfather was on a boat that was bombed outside Durban harbour his name was Reuben Arthur Young. My father Stanley Arthur Young was a rear end gunner. If you have any details on this I would be so grateful if you could let me know.
27. Clayton Ronald says:
11 Jan 2020 10:25:46 AM

We are trying to find out more about my great grandfathers death or grave site in El alamein ww2, his name was Attie de Klerk.
28. ulanda says:
16 Jan 2020 11:02:14 PM

mr tom sereno
29. Charl Scheepers says:
19 Jan 2020 08:32:11 AM

I would like to find out any information about my grandfather Albertus Arnoldus Scheepers who was in the " Hoeveld Masjien Geweer Kommando", in 1940 who went to fight in Nort Africa during WW2 as well as any information about the Hoeveld Masjien Geweer Kommando.
30. Anonymous says:
20 Jan 2020 10:04:17 AM

We are looking for more info regarding Rj van staden service number 60883
31. Anonymous says:
23 Feb 2020 06:11:15 AM

Looking to find more Information about my Great grandfather who served in WW2 . Bruce phillip Badenhorst . He was in the Tank shop
32. Alba Letts says:
31 Mar 2020 09:22:24 PM

Greetings from New Zealand and hope you are all safe as fight COVID-19.
Can you help? On my dads ww2 record it states he served in the following unit: DD HN PARK (19/2/45 - 13/3/45). Any idea what unit that was?
Kia ora
Alba
33. ettienne minnie says:
12 Apr 2020 02:41:04 AM

We are looking for more info regarding William Andrew Erasmus service number 582437
34. Meshack kekane says:
12 Apr 2020 10:50:47 PM

I would like to find out which route to follow in regards of finding out about my grandfather's involvement in the war . His name is Meshack kekane I was named after him , Any records regarding my request will be highly appreciated . Thank you in advance .
35. Pierre Gerber says:
23 Apr 2020 01:08:33 PM

Hi. My grandfather also served in the SA Army. Round about 1941/42. He was in Egypt during WWII. Any information regarding him and his decision would be appreciated.
Thank you. Pierre Gerber.
36. Pierre PJ Gerber says:
24 Apr 2020 02:48:56 PM

Follow up info on my previous email.
Grandfather served in Egypt. Pieter Jacobus GERBER. (Koos). Any info regarding him and his devision would be appreciated.
37. Bridgette says:
25 Apr 2020 05:02:45 PM

Hi there, I'm looking for any information on my great grandfather, James Thomas:
A/SGT Thomas J.F.
96439v
4 Squadron SAAF
UDF CMF

Found those details on a letter he sent to my Great Grandmother during WW2... hope it helps.
He also served in WW1
38. Anne Britton says:
25 Apr 2020 09:18:50 PM

Edward Gilbert Britton s/n 229797. i have campaign medals for Africa and Italy. As far as i know he was in the motor engineers. I would just like to know his unit and where they went. Thank you
39. Nkululeko Liberty Tshalana says:
27 Apr 2020 08:11:38 PM

Hi I m looking for my grandfather grave who was participant on world War 2 his goes by Robert Mqoshiswa Tshalana my father lost all the details
40. Chris Gerber says:
28 Apr 2020 07:23:46 AM

I am looking for details of an uncle who served in Italy. We knew him as Tommy Coetzee. Think it was with the 6th Amour. I would like to know more. He was wounded and cared for by an Italian family. He married an Italian. I know of a daughter called Francina.
41. Joel Meyerson says:
1 May 2020 06:25:03 AM

Im looking for info about my dad who flew bombers in the second world war inc the desert wars for israel. He was shot down over germany and captured ar the end of ww2
His name is Joseph Meyerson
42. Rhys Pritchard says:
1 May 2020 11:45:08 AM

Looking for my great grand father who participate in both world wars. Name was Brinley Pritchard. Born 25/04/1899 died 25/05/1964. Especially his war re ord and medaled awarded.
43. Eugene says:
14 Jun 2020 02:56:21 PM

My grandfather was 6th division south african fought in italy just need more info on the 6th division and him . Have photo of him sitting in chair full uniform.
44. D.B. Fulton says:
19 Jul 2020 03:05:22 AM

Looking for info on my Farther, Barend Henry Fulton. Born 1900 and died 1974.
Looking for I'd number and medals awarded to him. Would like a photo or 2 if available.
45. Anonymous says:
28 Jul 2020 12:20:39 AM

My grandfather Moses Nobula was part of African soldiers that fought in world war 2. Do you have his name in ur database
46. Elizabeth Estelle Needham (nee Amm) says:
10 Aug 2020 06:28:13 PM

My father, Dennis Austin Amm (12.11.1906 - 28.02.1966) was a Gunnery Sergeant in WW2 and stationed fought in North Africa. I have no records of what division he was in and where he did his service. I am hoping you could give me some details if by any chance this is possible. Many thanks in advance, Liz Needham (New Zealand).
47. Evangeline Jepthas says:
8 Oct 2020 01:14:09 AM

Looking for info on my father who was on the ships in 1944. Alexander Daniel Jepthas. Apparently someone wrote a book about the war and wrote about him as well. I cannot trace his Id number and also want to find out about his military pension?
48. Erica Brown says:
8 Oct 2020 06:10:46 AM

My Father served with RDLI, through North Africa and Italy.
W.L.Brown. (Walter Logan)
is it possible to find his service ID number and record? Thanks
49. Tom Stevens says:
30 Oct 2020 12:51:17 AM

How can I find out in what capacity Walter James Ellingson served during WWll. I have a photograph of him in uniform without any caption. Please can you help
50. Anonymous says:
4 Dec 2020 11:20:07 PM

Hi I just wanted to find out what rank my great grand pa had in ww1 and ww2 george Mars
51. James F. Pote says:
9 Mar 2021 02:44:44 PM

I’m looking for any information on my late father Frederick Oliver Pote. He was part of the First City Regiment Grahamstown. He was wounded in the war
52. Steven says:
10 Mar 2021 03:35:21 AM

Hi there, I'm battling to find any info on my grandfather (Harry Abramson) who was a South African POW in Italy. He passed in 1999 and I don't have any other details. Do you know where I can start looking? Thanks.
53. Anonymous says:
11 Mar 2021 10:23:20 PM

Im looking for more information on my great grandfather. CCW van Wyk (cornelius christoffel willem) i cant seem to find anything anywhere. All i k ow was that he was a corporal
54. Robert Kelly says:
27 Mar 2021 08:51:45 AM

I'm looking for details of my late father ..Clifford John Kelly..
DoB 20121926
He was a Private in the tank division in EgyptNorth Africa
55. Donovan porter says:
8 Apr 2021 03:05:06 PM

My grandfather fought in ww2,but we are battling to get his infantry number.my mother received a letter from the Castle of Good Hope about his pension that nobody asked about.
56. Fraser says:
16 Apr 2021 09:41:08 AM

Desperately hunting for additional info on my wives grandfather. Served in the military in South Africa during ww2, apparently spent time in North Africa and Italy.
His name was Harry George townsend, his infantry number: 280532
57. Josua says:
10 May 2021 01:48:20 AM

Hi just want to hear my grandfather did serve in world War 2 can we claim his compensation
58. Sue clifford says:
2 Jun 2021 07:11:14 AM

My two uncles fought in ww11. In Italy. The one service no.592124v. Still looking for the other one. He lost his leg. Johannes stefanus van der merwe. How did the first one die and where. Where is his remains. Where did he sleep. Where was he found.
59. June Stroebel says:
23 Jun 2021 02:44:25 PM

My father Thomas John Brown(Jack) was from East London South Africa and was an ambulance driver in North Africa and was captured at Tobruk..I am trying to find out which POW camp he went to in Italy..he mentioned having slept in a cemetry on top of Graves?
60. Anonymous says:
11 Jul 2021 05:43:52 PM

My grandfather fought in WW2, South African.

Can you send me information on him please?

HENRY ELI SMITH
61. Anonymous says:
16 Jul 2021 01:21:04 PM

Hi. How can i use my grandfather's ww2 War Veteran number to trace anything on him. He was a fighter pilot who was shot down in Malta. 3 days before Mussolini surrendered apparently... He had bad ptsd after his return and by the time I was of the age where it interested myself he was suffering from severe ptsd and dimencia.
62. Robert Cowley says:
26 Sep 2021 10:11:14 PM

June Stroebe, my father was also in the Italian POW camps and then moved to Germany and Poland POW Camps. I have his diary with all the Italian towns they went through. I can send you a copy of his diary if you wish. Please let me know.
63. Nita says:
18 Oct 2021 04:51:17 AM

Good day.
I have my grand father's service records from WW2 as well as his service number . He was deployed to both Egypt and Italy. How would i track where an dhow he was involved? Thank you
64. Danie Joubert says:
24 Oct 2021 11:52:03 AM

Looking for details of my uncle Daniel Johannes Joubert who also served in North Africa. Any information of an individual with those names will be appreciated m
65. RAMOTLOGELO TAIWE says:
27 Oct 2021 02:28:26 AM

my grandfather fought the world war 2, but i cant find his records, the only thing that i have its his picture in uniform. could you please help
66. Craig says:
1 Nov 2021 04:50:40 AM

Good afternoon
I would love to find my grandfather's ww2 service records Private Herbert Theodor Heidtmann service number 298910
1939 - 45 was captured by Germans
Would like to find out any information
About him he was South African
67. Anonymous says:
1 Jan 2022 12:33:53 PM

My father served in w w 11 his name was George Daniel Jacobs
What was his position in the army and is there any picturea of him
Thx
68. Bheki Nondabula says:
7 Jan 2022 12:08:24 PM

Hi there, please help with information regarding my grandfather who served in the ww2 his name is William Mvula Nondabula. Do you have any records or service number and pictures even?

Thanks
69. Anonymous says:
11 Jan 2022 11:17:00 PM

I would like information on Lukas (LAJ) Groenewald who was a combatant in WWII
70. Janet says:
25 Jan 2022 06:09:50 AM

Good day I am looking for information it is said that my grandfather served in WW2 in Egypt. Harry Norgate born 25 January 1914. Would like to confirm this
71. Nic Meyer says:
28 Jan 2022 06:24:32 AM

My father, Nicolaas J Meyer, born March 1911, told me he was wounded in his armoured car during the campaign in Madagascar. He also fought in a desert campaign in North Africa but never in Europe. Would it be possible to trace his units and information about their campaigns in WW2?
72. Laurel Slaney says:
26 Feb 2022 02:07:28 PM

Looking for war record of my father Peter Cecil Dunbar date of birth 18-11-1905
73. Charmaine says:
12 Apr 2022 06:53:48 AM

Hi, I'm looking for information on my great grandfater in law his name is Albert Martin Scally (he died in action of duty) he was an Air Sergeant for the SAAF his nr was 211399V he died on the 30th of April 1944. My nanna in law is 81, she was born in 1941, her father died when she was 3. We are looking for any information re his parents etc. If you have any information on record it would be highly appreciated. I found his grave but no other info Thank you charmaine
74. Anonymous says:
8 Jul 2022 01:33:07 PM

Hi. My grandfather also served in the SA Army. Round about 1941/42. He was in India during WWII. Any information / records regarding him will be much appreciated and will be added to our family tree. His full names Johan Thomas Pieter Jonker born 1922. Thank you.
75. Sharon Bussey says:
9 Jul 2022 12:28:10 PM

Looking to find information on my grandfather James Richard Fortune. We believe he drove an armored vehicle (possibly a tank) in WW2 for South Africa. He was in Egypt at some point. Any information would be so helpful.
76. Derek Bradbury says:
9 Aug 2022 03:38:00 AM

Hi. My father fought in ww2 North Africa. How do I go about obtaining his service record he was a South African. Kind Regards Derek.
77. Solly masale mohlamonyane says:
23 Aug 2022 02:36:43 AM

Hi
I'm looking for a record my grandfather was serving as NATIVE MILITARY CORPS and a full-time volunteer forces his name Johannes mohlaminyani he fought world war 2 and 1
78. Jacqui Pirzenthal says:
2 Sep 2022 03:48:37 AM

Hello
Stumbled across this page by chance while researching WW2 information (planning a visit to Poland and Germany in 2023).

How would I find details of my grandfather's service/campaigns? He was in Egypt at some point. His name was Edward Hugh Gripper.

Thank you.
79. Pearl Masilela says:
12 Sep 2022 11:45:57 AM

Hi my grandfather serve in the world ww2 he was a South African.

I would to find out if there's any lumpsum for this? We would to find out as a family. His name was Alfred Masilela
80. Clive Haagman says:
16 Oct 2022 10:01:04 AM

My father Discharge No 233953 serviced in WW11 unit S.A.E.C. his discharge states WM58/43 and 57/
44 and 16/45 partial DemoB
discharged 1.08.1946 can you tell me
what the discharge codes mean
81. Harris Cloete says:
25 Oct 2022 04:37:15 AM

Good day, My father , Gert Cloete, No ;
305313V , with the Rank as PRIVATE
He was posted for service on 4 SEPTEMBER 1941 in the FULL TIME VOLUNTEER FORCES and served in THE CAPE CORPS and was Discharged on 10 July 1946.

As per his CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE his Honours and Rewards was:

THE WAR MEDAL ( 1939 - 1945)
AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL

I kindly would enquire about his rewards mentioned above as to where and how can I get hold of them, and if it was issued to him , can one get duplicate of them please, even at a cost if need be.
My father passed on 1 September 1994 , the same month 1941, that he was signed up for service .

I therefore appeal to you as Rememberance to my father it would be highly appreciated if his Rewards can be made available to us his sons.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Yours in Rememberance.
Harris Cloete
0796782006

82. Lise Smit says:
1 Nov 2022 07:04:14 AM

My grand father Mathis Daniel van tender was in world war2 I will just like to get more info about him please if there is seone who can help I will appreciate it
83. Alan Maxwell says:
8 Nov 2022 01:34:25 PM

My Father John Sterling Maxwell was a prisoner of war in Germany and returned home to be discharged on Dec. 4th 1945 His Identity number was 192247. Hi full time joining date was 8th Aug. 1940. I would appreciate any information about him. Thank you
Alan Maxwell
84. Lorraine Davies says:
29 Dec 2022 11:04:54 AM

My grandfather (South African) served in WW2 in North Africa. He was also in a concentration camp. We do not any information regarding what POW camp he was in and in which battles he was involved in. His Name is Herman Emmanuel Zinn. Unfortunately we only have a photograph at him when he was returned to SA with the other POWs by train to Ellis Park. No date?
Would be most grateful if you could help us. Many thanks
85. Lianie Van Dijk says:
26 Feb 2023 12:21:14 PM

My Grandfather's brother Lucas Swart fought in the WWII north african as well as the Italian campaign. Could you provide more information please?
86. Anon says:
22 Mar 2023 09:42:58 AM

For any South African WW1 / WW2 and Korean War queries, please find this group on Facebook which can be helpful.

South Africans in WW1, WW2 and Korean War
87. Anonymous says:
26 Mar 2023 12:08:10 PM

Requesting info on Edward Tyrell Bisset who served in the Africa campaign with the SA army.
88. Anonymous says:
4 Apr 2023 11:33:56 PM

My grandfather who lived in Natal served in ww2, where can I find information on him. Marie Henri Raoul Hardy.
89. Gavin Schutte says:
14 Apr 2023 08:08:47 AM

My grandfather Archibald James Hart born on the 17 December 1907 in Kimberley South Africa served in North Africa duringWW 2. He was a luitenant in the army. Please advise if you have any information on him
90. Leon Van der walt says:
24 Apr 2023 06:28:29 PM

I would like to get 3 sets of small military medals a part to commemorate my late fathers contribution to the war in North Africa
We are in Perth with our kids and grandchildren and we commemorate this annually
Can someone please point me to where I can get small gongs for my 3 grandchildren
Many thanks
91. Razzaq Lagkar says:
30 Apr 2023 05:03:53 PM

Hi I am looking for re irecirds of Abdullah Lagkar that was a soldier in the mitary and fought abroad .He received several medals . We looking up our family history
92. Deb Donald says:
19 May 2023 07:29:31 AM

Hi there. My grandfather Gordon William Carr served in Italy and I think North Africa during WW2. Could you please tell me where I may find more information about his service record. Thank you so much
93. isaac martin goliath says:
14 Jan 2024 08:01:29 AM

hi we looking for info on my grandfather who was part of the SA troops taking part in WW2
Albertus M Goliath

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