Eben Potgieter
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Eben Potgieter (1957 - 1975)

Rifleman Eben "Hennie" Potgieter
Born in Southern Rhodesiamap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 18 in Masoso TTL, Rhodesiamap
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Rifleman Eben Potgieter was Killed in Action during Rhodesian Bush War.



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Biography

Birth and Upbringing: Eben was born in 1957
Education: He was educated at Bothashof School
Occupation: Soldier – Rhodesian Army: Service No. 103738
Demise: Killed in action on 19 July 1975 while serving as a Rifleman with 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry at Masoso TTL, Rhodesia (Operation Hurricane)[1] Eben was killed by a gunshot wound, aged 18 years. After elements of the RR had initiated a contact, Rhodesian Light Infantry Fire Force from Mt Darwin was flown to the scene.
Burial: Eben Potgieter was buried with full military honours at Warren Hills Cemetery, Salisbury [2]

Research Notes

Disputes: Birth date estimates are based on ages given at death or best estimates.
Acknowledgements: Special appreciation to Gerry van Tonder and his comprehensive Rhodesian Security Forces roll of honour 1966-1981 database – website:The Rhodesian Soldier.

Sources

  1. Zimbabwe Death Notices 1904-1977 Database with images. familysearch.com Death Register SP 31/75 as cited by National Archives, Harare
  2. A Binda and C Cocks: "The Saints" ISBN 978-1-920143-07-7




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