Krag George Yunker (1951 - 1972)

Born 1951 in United States

Died 29 Sep 1972 at about age 21 in Enterprise District, Rhodesia

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Biography

Birth and Upbringing: Krag was born in 1951
Occupation: Soldier – Rhodesian Army: Service No. 5507
Demise: Killed on active service on 29 September 1972 while serving as a Trooper with Support Group, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry at Enterprise District, Rhodesia ^[1]Died en route from Shamva to Salisbury after sustaining multiple injuries in an accidental mortar bomb explosion, Shamva, at the age of 21.
Burial: Krag Yunker 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 34/1972 as cited by National Archives, Harare
2. ↑ A Binda and C Cocks: "The Saints" ISBN 978-1-920143-07-7