The Memorable Order of Tin Hats congratulates Moth Bic Stewart on his  100th Birthday, born on the 1919-10-02. What a milestone. Moth Joseph Gabriel Stewart (Bic) has been a Moth for more than 60 years and is currently a member of Tim Lukin Shellhole.  Moth Bic is also well known in the Bowling circles, and […]

The 50th Moth National Bowls will be held in Pietermaritzburg, starting with the opening and registration on the 28th June 2020 and ending on the the 3rd July 2020.  Hosted by Pietermaritzburg and District. Accommodation has been arranged at Voortrekker High at R100.00 per night. More details to follow early in 2020. Moth Donald Potts  

  THE MEMORABLE ORDER OF TIN HATS, The MOTH, would like to express their most sincere gratitude towards Turbi Hills Shellhole (Louis Trichardt), Long Tom Shellhole (Tzaneen) and Minefield Shellhole (Phalaborwa),  South African Legion and anonymous donors for their prompt response for a Moth in dire straits. Moth Ron Rose age 92, cared for by his […]

Fund raising is key to the success of this complex. The 11th Annual golf day was arranged at Glenvista to raise funds. Again a roaring success. We were able to bank almost R40000.00 which will go towards our project of ensuring the we can do the maintenance of the roof.  We had 76 players on […]

After a lot of planning by the Moth in the Eastern Cape one of South Africa first recepients of the Victorian Cross, Lt Col Crowe is laid to rest in Uitenhage.

An Article published in the Far North Bulletin, confirms a dream of Moth Alan Odendaal “Tzaneen’s military veterans might soon have a new M.O.T.H. Shellhole where they will be able to meet and greet and pay homage to the fallen on a regular basis with like-minded individuals. On Saturday, the 19th of this month, Alan […]

A very proud moment in the Western Cape, the opening of Pro Patria Shellhole   Letter from the National Recruiting Officer News 24 Article

Cottesloe Homes has recently provided Wifi internet connectivity to all its cottages and the recreational area. The purpose of the Wifi is to provide a free basic service to the tenants allowing them to have basic connectivity for whatsapp, mail, and general internet. This now gives our tenants that could not afford expensive data bundles […]

Moth Savannah held their annual Christmas Tree at Dickie Fritz Cottages on the 1st December 2018. A very successful day indeed with around a 100 children coming to check if Father Christmas would be kind to them, which indeed he was. Children and parents were entertained with Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Magician, Ballon Sculpturing and […]

Congratulation to  Moth Eddie Penzhorn on his appointment as old Bill of the Order for 2018- 2019. Moth Eddie is a member of  Gorgeous Wrecks Shellhole, in the Platinum Province.  We wish him a successful year as Old Bill of the Order. He Takes over from Moth James Stofberg. Well Done Moth Andy Boden Website Manager

A request from the family to find information about a family member Moth Puntis Are you able to assist in any way? PUNTIS, Walter Ernest (Lieut Col) OBE Born: 1880 07 06 / Died: 1944 04 27 A MOTH when he died in Johannesburg in April 1944. I recall my grandmother, Gwendolene (Walter’s wife) reading a yellowing newspaper clipping – his […]

At 06h00 on Sunday, 11 November 2018, pipers around the world are going to be playing “The Battle’s O’er” to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War. Please proceed to Battle’s Over to find out more about this momentous event  

On Sunday 6 October, East London District hosted a recruitment drive at a Family Fun Day hosted by church group LIA (Love In Action).  The stall was set up and manned by members Buffalo-Dixie, Gonubie & Port Rex Shellholes and MOTHWA.  While there were many lulls in activity, the stall proclaimed MOTH activity in East London District, dispelled the […]

Delmein Shellhole and Twilight Red Tab Shellhole raise funds for a Veteran who was going Blind. See Queensburgh Newspaper article

MOTHS-VROUEDAG 9 AUGUSTUS 2018 22 Vrouens het die ysige weer op 9 Augustus trotseer om die MOTHS-Vrouedag by te woon. Hulle is verwelkom met ‘n glasie sherrie en ‘n warm saal. Die warm hartlikheid het net beter geword toe Zander Strachan begin het met sy praatjie waarin hy gedigte van besonderse vrouedigters voorgelees het. Dit […]

MOTH CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE CITATION FOR MOTH JORGE DE JESUS Moth Jorge De Jesus was born on the 14th October 1967 and after attending Jeppe School for Boys he was drafted to 6 SAI – Grahamstown in August 1987 where he spent a month being acclimatised to Military life. In October 1987 he was transferred […]

The SA Irish for more than 30 years has supported parades for Moth Southern Transvaal Province, which later became Moth Southern Gauteng Province, Southern Gauteng District and now supports the East and West Rand Districts.  They support our main parades, being Shadow March, Mayors Parade, Jannie Smuts Parade, and Delville Wood Parade. They have also […]

The Fairlands area was ablaze with lots of blue flashing lights when about six police vehicles entered the gates of Cottesloe Cottages on Wednesday 18th July 2018 The residents came out in their droves to see all this unusual activity in their complex. The residents were accustomed to seeing ambulances in their streets but not […]

With great sadness, Tommy Rendle VC Shellhole has to inform; 19345 Moth Pat Tate answered the Sunset Call on Friday 22 June 2018. Moth Tate joined the Order during 1993 and served as Provincial Old Bill of the now defunct Cape Midlands Provincial Dugout for a number of years. Known as a diligent individual, Moth Tate was […]

MOTHFlora Flowers for Every Occasion MOTHFlora was founded in 1965 by a group of Moths looking to raise funds for their respective Shellholes, namely Glory Bag, Veterans and Long Distance Snipers and, initially, profits were shared between them, but it was decided many years ago that profits would be directed to the Bartle Road Cottages […]

Does anybody have any information  about the life, specifically war history of  Raymond Alfred McCoy. Served in the Royal Navy born 1916-1919. On army records states he was born Hythe Kent. Died in South Africa 1969 JHB.  Served in the Royal Navy in WW2 on air craft carriers. Oupa navy docs Oupa death cert and […]

“Biafra or Bust!” is a double book series.  The first 300 pages constitute the main story and the following 80 pages are made up of 4 short stories of which “Weep for the Volk” is the  longest. South Africans fought on both sides during the Biafran/Nigerian Civil War as mercenaries and were also involved while serving […]

As the world stares down the barrel of a ‘second’ Cold War, its worthwhile recalling where the first one ended – in southern Africa! But far from being yet another boring political tome, “Last Shots of the Cold War” is a rollicking, rambunctious and raunchy look at the real ending of the (first) cold war, […]

Most of us South Africans aged 50 – 75 did National Service, which was compulsory – See this interesting article found on the CMVO website www.cmvo.org.za National Service Debrief  

The S A Legion National Executive wishes to extend our warmest wishes to you for  the  Holiday  Season. May the glorious message of Peace and Love fill you with joy during this wonderful Season. Thank you for everything you did for our veterans during 2017. May 2018 be a year of good Health, happiness  and […]

Moth Savannah Shellhole hosted its 3 Christmas tree at Dickie Frits, nd what a success. Over 100 children supported by plenty of parents. A big thank you to Robin and Debbie Starkey who where the main organisers and who drive this project each year. Also thanks to Dickie Frits for the use of the premises […]

To all Shellholes :  A History request Hello, I am from America and over the past year I have been interviewing World War 2 and Korean war veterans. I have been doing this because I love history. I have been trying to get as many different perspectives of both wars as possible. I was wondering […]

Join us for a fun Golf day at Glenvista cc on the 1st February 2018. Moth Savannah Golf Day 2018 application form    

Eastern Cape shine as they win 2 Trophies at the GHQ meeting and the new “Old Bill of the Order” is elected form Eastern Cape. See photos Old Bill of the Order being Installed     See more under Awards