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 Doug Murray (on the left in this pic), formerly of Mpumalanga Shellhole, White River, answered the Sunset Call on 11 February 2012. Doug moved to Sydney Australia a few years ago. Unfortunately Doug got Alzheimer's recently and spent his last days in a home.
Doug served the Shellhole as Quartermaster and Sgt Major in his time here. It was as Sgt Major that Doug who introduced the phrase "to your duties at the bar,...dismiss", which we still use in our Shellhole today.
Mpumalanga Shellhole,
White River.
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It is with great regret that Moth Keith Spencer of Dickie Fritz Shellhole Answered the Sunset call on the 29th December 2011. Keith was Shellhole Old Bill for many years and was also the District Old Bill at some stage, he also served on the Dickie Fritz MESCA Committee as a regular member as well as MESCA Chairman.
Keith was a good old Navy man and will be missed by all who knew him.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember Keith Spencer.
Regards
Leon Apicella
Dickie Fritz Shellhole Old Bill. |
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Greetings One & All
It is with regret that Southern Kwazulu Natal Province must inform you that Moth Denys Hudson of Rough-But-Ready Shellhole, Mbango Valley, Port Shepstone has answered the Sunset Call.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
The ten years plus I have known Moth Hudson I will never forget that smiling face and warm but firm hand shake he offered whenever he greeted you.
Yesterday 27th December 2011, I attended his service with twenty one other Moth Members and Moth Coward of the National Executive. The stature of the man could be seen not only in the wonderful words spoken of him but also the the overflow as the church was filled to capacity.
I would like to thank the Old Bill, Moth Lew Lloyd Evans in taking the time off to fly home from holidaying in Johannesburg to arrange the MOTH portion of the funeral and then fly back to his family afterwards.
A fitting end to his service was the Bugler and Piper and the form up of the Moth members.
Yours in true MOTHdom
Moth Clive R Emmerson
Deputy Old Bill
Southern Kwazulu Natal
Provincial Dugout
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Dear Mary,
As words cannot express our utmost heart felt condolences towards you and your family
for the great loss, please be assured that you are all in our thoughts and Prayers at this time!
May we dedicate this short video ( liveaLIFE1.PPS ) to Rowley for the unselfish manner he dedicated himself
to enrich the lives of many veterans with his website "9F" and belonging to the Moth Order.
Thank you for allowing him to follow his dreams and live his passion, long live his memory.
Warmest regards,
Deon Potgieter, (Old Bill) and all the Moth Members.
Blaize Away Moth Shellhole
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It is with sadness that I must inform you of the Sunset Call of Moth Vincent Smith-Enticott aged 61 of Cinder City Shellhole on Monday 12/12/2011. All our thoughts and prayers are with his widow Sandra and the family.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
Sandra can be contacted on 0824319297 |
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Brother Moth It is with deep regret that we advise of the passing to Higher Service of Moth Roy Baker, who passed away (2nd November) after a long illness. Moth Roy was a member of Royal Salute Shellhole and Moth Mutual Aid
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
Moth Funeral details:
The Service for the Late Moth Roy Baker will be held as follows:
Time : 10h00
Day : Sunday
Date : 6th November 2011
Place : Doves Chapel, Braamfontein
For and on behalf of:
Moth R de Roche
Adjutant
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 Yet again, an exceptional man with whom we were lucky to rub shoulders has been 'called to higher service".
We Moths are extremely privileged to share the company of some amazing people who played their parts, big or small, in the writing of history.
Jack Harris fought the Japs in the jungles of east Asia during WW2, and probably told none of you about it!
Be sure to drag stories out of our older Moths while you still can, guys....
Jack's family chose Lone Tree Shellhole (Barberton) to host Jack's memorial service, and they did a fine job of it.
In the pic attached, the Lone Tree Shellhole members (and two Mpumalanga Shellhole members) enjoy obeying the Harris family's order to "celebrate Jack's life, not mourn his passing". |
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| Eric ball answered the sun set call on the 6th October 2011.Eric was a member of Last Post Shellhole and a resident at MOTH Cottesloe homes. We will remember him. |
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Morning Moths,
It is with regret that I need to inform you That Moth Harry Mc Kinley answered the Sunset Call on the 20 September 2011. He was a member of Last Post Shellhole at he time of his death but had been a member of Dardanelle Shellhole for many years. He had also been the Public Relations Officer for West Rand District for many years. We will remember him.
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Moth John Allen of Winston Churchill Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on 20th August while visiting family in Australia. John had been a loyal member of the shellhole since 1/9/1979.
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM.
YUTH
Tony Povey -Adjutant - Winston Churchill Shellhole |
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Moth Ronnie Wright of Allan Wilson Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on Sat 20 Aug 2011. The funeral will be held at the Old Apostolic Church, Hilton. This is not a Moth service, but Moth's attending are requested to wear Moth uniform.
YUTH,
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Moth Dave Fouche of VEREENIGING BUKSHEE SHELLHOLE answered the sunset call on WEDNESDAY 17/08/2011.
Dave had been in frail care for a long time.
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
RegardsJohn Mcdonald
DEPUTY OLD BILLVEREENIGING BUKSHEE |
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Moth Paul Watkins must have been one of the, if not the, youngest Moth in the Order in South Africa. He grew up with the MOTH and in particular his dads Shellhole, Outspan.
It was with a heavy heart that we in the Eastern Cape and in particular the Port Elizabeth area, where he was well known to us, received the sad news of his calling to the higher command. Our thoughts and strength at this time go to Moth Rod and Gill in this time of need.
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
Many thanks,
Mike Soutter
Prov. Adjutant |
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Moth Alan Daubnet, aged 93 passed away on the 11th July. Alan was a staunch MOTH he lived according to the three ideals of the M.O.T.H.S. , all his life.
Alan loved the MOTHWA. He was a star for the MOTHWA especially Battle Ensign, whom he helped with their catering over many years. Alan was always there to assist them in carrying, counting and washing the cutlery crockery and provided transport over a period of 30 years +.
WE salute and love you always.
Memorial service at Flame Lily 14:30
Brian Harris
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Regret to advise the passing to higher service of 010964 Moth Karl Raubach of Dawn Patrol shellhole on Monday 11 July 2011.
Funeral service at Methodist Church, Ladies Mile Road, Bergvliet at 10h00 on Monday 18th July 2011.
Peter Drayton
Provincial Adjutant |
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Good day, Confirmation has been received in connection with Major Burnett’s Funeral Service.
Date: 15/07/2011
Time:12:00
Venue: Fourways memorial Park
Fourways, near the Fourways Mall / behind Cedar Square shopping centre.
Physical Address: 1 Memorial Lane,2055 Craigavon,South Africa GPS Co ordinates:S 26º 00' 51.8"E 27º 58' 56.7"
Directions coming from Johannesburg:
1. Off the Western Bypass (concrete Freeway) at William Nicol Drive,
2. Travel North towards the Fourways Mall / Montecasino
3. Immediately at Montecasino, move to the Left hand side as you approach the Witkoppen Rd Bridge
4. Turn left onto Witkoppen Rd
5. Travel to the first set of Traffic lights
6. Turn Right into Cedar Rd
7. Travel to the first set of Traffic lights
8. Turn Left into Willow (on the right this road leads into the Fourways Mall on Fourways Blvd)
9. Turn right into Campbell Rd
10. Drive past Elm Ave (Right hand side), Cross the intersection with Polar Avenue, pass Duff Rd (right hand side)
11. Turn right into Memorial Lane and travel to the top.
Dress in Regimental Tie / Review with Medals, Gloves... Alba nam Buadh Diederik van ’t Hof (DEJ VAN 'T HOF)
COMMAND COMMUNICATION TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH REGIMENT : MAJ |
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Posy Ross answered the Sunset call on 10 June 2011. Rough but Ready have sent a brief history of her involvement in the Army and Moth order.
Kind Regards,
Anne
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ROSE MIIICENT ROSS (nee Vandecar) –(Posy Ross) |
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Joined the Army in 1940, as a Red Cross nurse, went up north to a hospital at Bacelly, about 90km from Alex, it was No 4 in the desert. After Mersa Matru hospital closed, as we were to near the Germans and were not protected by the Geneva convention, they then made us all officers.
I was sent to No 5 hospital outside Cario, stayed there until the army was sent to Italy.I went to the 102 hospital at Bari, in Italy, until the war was over in Europe, and can back to South Africa in 1945 and was released on the 5th May 1946.
I joined the Glory Bag Shellhole on the 19th January 1948 and remained with them until I got married in 1953, as we were farming I could not do much for my Shellhole, but joined the Mothwa as well to assist my husband Peter who was a Moth at the Rough But Ready Shellhole.
I transferred to the Rough But Ready Shellhole where I was involved with fund raising and all major functions e.g. Dances etc. for raising funds for the Shellhole.I am still an active member of Hospice, and work at the Mbango Retirement Village, Frail Care Centre and stroke club twice a week.
I assist with transporting people to hospital, hairdressers, shopping and flower arranging at the Mbango Clinic. After 60years I am still an active member and attend all Moth functions, parades and monthly meetings. |
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Regret to advise that 021102 Moth Desmond "Blackie" Curtis of Battledress Shellhole answered the sunset call on 15 June 2011 at 2 Military Hospital.
Funeral details follow
Peter Drayton
Provincial Adjutant |
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It is with deep regret and sorrow that I have to inform the you blokes that Moth Bert Charlesworth ID2910115003186 of Dickie Fritz Shellhole passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning, Friday June 3, 2010.Funeral details to follow as we are informed.
Leon Apicella
Old Bill – Dickie Fritz |
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Sunset Call
MOTH Dave Falconer answered the Sunset Call on the
2 June 2011
We will remember him!
A Memorial Service will be held:
- Thursday, 9 June 2011
- 14H00
- Queens Haven
64 Outspan Road,
South Hills
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Fellow Moths,
Moth EVH (Vernon) Corbishley answered the Sunset Call. The memorial service for the late Vernon Corbishly will be held at Flame Lily Park at 09h30 on Thursday 02 June.
Braam Saayman
General Manager, Flame Lily Park
Tel: 031 464 6421
Please click here for a letter from Moth NIGEL SEAWARD now living in Scotland! |
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Mothwa Doreen Roodt answered the Sunset Call.
Church service will be at the Methodist Church Krugersdorp, on Tuesday 24 May 2011 at 14:00
JJ CALITZ (kallie)
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Good Afternoon Blokes,
A memorial service for the late Norma Michler will take place at the "Church in Pretoria", 1133 South Street, Hatfield (old SOE Hall) on Saturday 28 May 2011 at 09:30hrs.
It would be appreciated if all Moths wear full MOTH Dress in support of Bruce. Medals are not required as this is not a MOTH funeral.
Kindly forward this to the members of your Shellhole.
Thank you,
YUTH
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Moth Arthur Fry of Winston Churchill Shellhole answered the Sunset Call and passed on to Higher Service suddenly on Thursday 21st April. His memorial service was held at Westville Presbyterian Church on Monday 2nd May where a MOTH service was conducted in the presence of family and members of his Shellhole. Moth Arthur joined Winston Churchill Shellhole in 2008 after transferring from Welkom Shellhole where he had been a member since 1990. Arthur was a WW2 veteran having served with the SAAF from 1940 to 1945, seeing active service in North Africa, Italy and Malta.
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM.
YUTH
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Evening Moths and Mothwa
It is regret that I need to inform you that Mothwa Doreen Roodt of Delvillewood/Protea Mothwa and a resident of MESCA West Rand District Cottages Krugersdorp had passed away tonight 17 May 2011,funeral arrangement will follow
We will remember her.
JJ CALITZ (kallie)
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Vereeniging Buckshee shellhole regrets to announce the passing to higher service of one of our members. Moth JIMMY WEST passed away on Saturday 7/05/2011 after a long battle in frail care.He was 94.
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM.
Regards
DEPUTY OLD BILL
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 South African Legion of Military Veterans Pretoria Branch Chairman dies tragically in car accident.
The SA Legion is sad to announce the death of our Pretoria Branch Chairman, Lgr Henri (Bossie) Boshoff, who was killed tragically in his car at 7 A.M. en route to the Annual ANZAC Remembrance Service at the Australian High Commissioner‘s private residence on 25th April 2011. A number of us remarked that Bossie was not at the service only to be told the tragic news a few hours later.
There were many facets to Bossie, he was a family man, our condolences go to his wife, Leonie and his son Jean. He was an academic – he had diplomas and degree but most of all he had practical knowledge – Bossie walked the talk. He had travelled extensively, always making time to talk to the people on the ground. Bossie’s nature allowed him to speak at any level and he always had time for everyone. Bossie was well liked and invited on numerous occasions by governments, military attachés, veterans organisations and schools. “Bossie” was a military analyst at the internationally respected Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and was a regular guest on radio and television stations. Bossie was a fountain of knowledge and we all called on him to give talks, lectures or find out what was happening in our environment. He always based his sound advice on facts or his conclusions drawn from facts.
Bossie was a very good soldier, firstly in the Reserves, part-time forces and then in the Regulars, the Permanent Force. He used his concern for his soldiers and the community to ensure they always got most of his attention. He was an extremely hard worker. Bossie created a works programme which involved his troops and the community to build roads in the townships. This was a very successful project that should have been duplicated over and over.
Bossie was involved with the Police as well, chairman of his local CPF – he worked with police through out Africa and in the rest of the world.
Bossie was very involved in the military veterans environment. He was not only the Chairman of the Pretoria Branch of the Legion, but he assisted in all aspects like the Poppy use of the Poppy for the Comrades Marathon this year; the Wall of Recognition to be built in Johannesburg, concerts and shows etc. Bossie also chaired the Pretoria Monuments Services Council, which assisted a number of organisations with their Remembrance Services. For the SA Legion he co-ordinated the SS Mendi Memorial Service in Atteridgeville, which has grown every year. Bossie headed up the Annual Delville Wood Memorial Service in Burgers Park attended by so many. Bossie assisted the Council of Military Veteran Organisations of South Africa, CMVO, with their Annual Memorial Service at Fort Klapperkop as well as the Annual Remembrance Day Service held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
In July this year, Bossie had arranged to lead the South African Military Veterans tour to Delville Wood for the 95th Anniversary. He had ensured that the price was right; the correct places would be visited and the knowledgeable guides would inform us all the way. All of us will still go on the “BOSSIE’S TOUR” in his memory.
To a true South African Military Veteran who cared about everyone, young and old, in uniform or out of uniform, government or NGO, we all salute him and we will remember him!
Legion Greetings
Not for Ourselves but for Others
Lgr Godfrey Giles
National President
The SA LEGION of Military Veterans |
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Our old friend, Moth Louis Renaud ex Mpumalanga Shellhole answered the “sunset call” on Sunday night, 17 April.Louis was one of White River’s WW2 veterans, but recently transferred to Natal to be closer to his children. Louis was a hotshot football player in his time, as well as a top-notch jazz musician.
Please bear his widow Yvonne in your thoughts.
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Vereeniging Buckshee shellhole regrets to announce the passing to higher service of the following moths
Moth Willem de Klerk 30/03/2011
Moth Gawie Oberholzer 31/03/2011
Our shellhole is in deep shock at the sudden passing of two of our brothers in such a short space of time.
We Will Remember Them
Regards
Wee Bill
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Hello
We heard that JC van Wyk had been admitted to ICU at the Sunward Park Hospital yesterday (Sunday 13 March 2011) and that he had water on the lungs.
Later on that night we got a call to say that he had double pneumonia and that the water was presenting a huge problem and if they did not get a handle on it soon, JC would have to go onto a ventilator.
Sadly JC passed on to Higher Service at 03:50 this morning. We contacted as many chaps as we could via SMS. The Brotherhood is in shock this morning at the sudden loos of life of one of our nearest and dearest, a long serving member of the Citizen then Reserve Force and a founder member of Laarsa and a member of Reveille MOTH Shellhole. In true fashion, our Sgt Major, had some of us up very early this morning as his departure was announced.
This message will not serve that man justice so I will not begin to say what he meant to so many Paratroopers both local and international. I just remember being on jumps with the reserve force and thinking, this jump is going to be OK because JC is despatching us today...
JC is now at peace, breathing easily, and is with his brother Dirk and all those that have gone before
Go Well, Brother, Friend...
Our thoughts and prayers are with Cynthia, Lee, Anton, Debbie, family and loved ones.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM.
Funeral details will follow, Anton will let us know what arrangements have been made Anton can be reached on JC's number 083 590 0709 or on 084 585 5215 Cynthia at home on 011 826 4477. I am not sure if his e-mail is being monitored but his address is J.C. van Wyk jcskywalker@vodamail.co.za |
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Please pass on our sympathies to those concerned with the answering of the Sunset Call of Moth Doug Stonebridge, The first Paybill of SKZN.
From the Executive of SKZN.
Every Best Wish
YUTH
Barry Roper |
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It is my very sad duty to advise you of the passing of Moth Jan Bleeker, Old Bill of Highway Shellhole at 03h00 this morning.
We will remember him.
Regards
Mothwa Pat Zettler
Mainline Adj |
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Moth GHQ & the National Executive regret to announce the passing to Higher Service of Moth William (Bill) Brayfield of El Gobi Shellhole, Tweespruit on 16th October 2010. Moth Brayfield was our oldest Moth and Answered the Sunset Call at the age of 105. He joined the Order in April 1956. He was a Moth who was extremely diligent and meticulous in all the tasks he carried out. He will be missed by all who knew him. |
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It is with regret that I need to inform you that Moth AS (Stan) de Jong of Chilly Trench answered the Sunset Call this morning.16th August. |
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Twilight Shellhole regrets to announce the passing to higher service of the following MOTHs in Septmber and October.
Herbie Williams and Wally Tennant. |
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| Please be advised that Mothwa Linda Allen of the Cromwell Shellhole Blantyre Malawi passed away at 05:30 hours on the 12th.October 2010. She will be sadly missed. |
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Please note that Moth Jimmy Stevens passed away on 6 June 2010. A memorial service was held for him in Port Elizabeth. Moth Jimmy was a former Provincial Old Bill so this is a particularly sad loss. He was a dual member of Admiral Halifax and Pip-Ack Shellholes. Since he was resident at the SA Legion home in Rosebank his 'home' shellhole was Admiral Halifax.
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