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Alfred Desmond “Mac” McCallum

Alfred Desmond “Mac” McCallum

by Greg McEwan-Marriott | Aug 17, 2025 | 32 Battalion | 0 comments

Son of James Frank William McCallum
Willie Venter

Willie Venter

by XO BBHQ | Aug 17, 2025 | 32 Battalion | 0 comments

Bobby Keller

Bobby Keller

by XO BBHQ | Aug 17, 2025 | 32 Battalion | 0 comments

Jacob Schalk “Kloppies” Kloppers

Jacob Schalk “Kloppies” Kloppers

by XO BBHQ | Aug 17, 2025 | 1 Recce, 3 South African Infantry Battalion | 0 comments

After matriculating, Kloppies was conscripted for military duty in January 1977, and was assigned to 3 South African Infantry Battalion in Potchefstroom. After basic training, he applied to be considered for the Recces and reported for pre-selection. The...
Hans “Sterk” Dreyer

Hans “Sterk” Dreyer

by XO BBHQ | Aug 17, 2025 | British South Africa Police, Koevoet | 0 comments

Dawid Hermanus Fourie

Dawid Hermanus Fourie

by XO BBHQ | Aug 17, 2025 | 4 Recce | 0 comments

awarded the Honoris Crux for his actions and bravery in the operational Area on 6 September 1978
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