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...
awarded the Honoris Crux for his actions and bravery in the operational Area on 6 September 1978
Established as 1 SA Infantry Training Battalion at Oudtshoorn, (hence the ostrich feathers on the unit insignia) on 26 January 1951, the unit became part of the infantry corps with its establishment in January 1954. The unit was reconstituted as 1 SA Infantry...
Awarded the Honoris Crux for his actions and bravery on 21 May 1985, during Operations Argon Queiroz served in the South African Special Forces from 1975 to 1990. Decoration: He was awarded the Honoris Crux, the highest military decoration for bravery in South...
Honoris Crux Recipient
Warrant Officer 2 (WO2) Gavin Michael Christie was a highly decorated member of the South African Special Forces, specifically the 4 Reconnaissance Commando. He was awarded the Honoris Crux (HC) medal, which was the highest South African military decoration for...
One of the founding members of 1 Recce. He was involved in operations like Operation Marion and Operation Katzen, which were linked to the SADF's counter-insurgency efforts.
Breytenbach attended the Army Gymnasium in 1950, and was awarded the Sword of Peace in 1953 and joined the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm after serving in the Armoured Corps and saw service in the Suez Crisis in 1956. He rejoined the South African Defence Force in 1961 and...
Awarded the VAN RIEBEECK MEDAL (VRM)
Awarded the VAN RIEBEECK MEDAL (VRM)
8 South African Infantry Battalion is a mechanized infantry unit of the South African Army. The battalion is equipped with Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) used for fast transport and combat mobility across rough ground. Support weapons for mechanized infantry...
Armoured Warfare in Angola, 1987 A teenager in the mid-80s, fresh out of high school, is conscripted into the South African Defence Force where he goes through the hardships and humour of infantry training. Innocent youngsters from all over the country are moulded...
