It is with great sadness that we advise the Derek Wood, the Old Bill of Steel Helmet Shellhole, answered the sunset call on Friday the 15th April 2022. Our Condolences […]
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Sunset Call: Bruce Green of Savannah Shellhole 16 March 2022
Bruce Green : 1952-06-05 to 2022-03-16 Joined the MOTH 2014-04-03 Operational Unit Cape Field Artillery It is with regret that Moth Savannah Shellhole advises the passing to higher service […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Pieter Coen of Sphinx Shellhole, 14 March 2022
It is with Great Sadness to inform you that Moth Pieter Coen has answered the Sun Set Call to Higher Service on 14 March 2022 due to Cancer. Please accept our Deepest […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Nigel Smart Up North Shellhole Feb 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce that Moth Nigel Smart of Up North Shellhole has answered the Sunset Call. A highly respected Moth, person and family man. Our […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Blikkies Blignaut – Admiral Halifax – 30-01-22
Fellow Moth members, it is with great sadness that Admiral Halifax Shellhole must advise that 22432 Moth Blikkies Blignaut answered the Sunset Call last night at 23h45 after being injured […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Lionel Ashbury of Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole
Fellow members, it is with great sadness that Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole has to announce that 19627 Moth Lionel Ashbury answered the Sunset Call last night and has flown away […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Robert Docherty from Admiral Halifax Shellhole
Fellow Moths it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that 23140 Moth Robert Docherty from Admiral Halifax Shellhole answered the Sunset Call today. Robert was a resident […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth 23756 Dirk Slingerland of Battle Dress (21 Jan 2022)
Battledress Shelllhole regretfully announces that Moth 23756 Dirk Slingerland has answered the Sunset Call and has been called to higher service. Dirk was one of the first qualified Submariners (number […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Henry van der Westhuizen of Propatria 10-Jan-21
Fellow Moth members, Pro Patria Shellhole regretfully announces that 19355 Moth Henry van der Westhuizen answered the Sunset Call on the 10th January 2022 and has been called to higher […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Allan Crane 20 December 2021 Shellburst Shellhoe
Let it be known that Moth Allan Crane , Membership number 201911-196103-0287-24204 of Shellburst Shellhole, answered the Sunset Call on the 20th of December 2021. Originally the Funeral was arranged […]
Read StorySunset Call Moth Angus Walker – Marshall Smuts Shellhole 23 Dec 2021
With great sadness, Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform that 19505, Moth Angus Walker answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet his Glory with the Higher Command one […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Wayne Thompson, Botha Shellhole. 4 Dec 2021
It is with great sadness that I report that Moth Wayne Thompson of Botha Shellhole, has answered the sunset call early this morning, 4 December 2021 We Will Remember Him. […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Frans (Phil) de Villiers of Battle Dress 19 October 2021
It is with sincere sadness to announce that Moth 19324 Frans (Phil) de Villiers answered the Sunset Call last evening after a brave struggle. Phil, as he was known to […]
Read StorySunset Call:Moth George Leyland of Dawn Patrol -6th October 2021
Dawn Patrol sadly announces that Moth George Leyland, No 201807-193709-0084-23739 answered the Sunset Call on Wednesday 6th October 2021 GEORGE ALBERT LEYLAND 1937-09-07 to 2021-10-06 WE WILL […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Ernest George Mann of Marshall Smuts Shellhole, 15 Oct 2021
With great sadness Marshal Smuts has to inform that 19486 Moth Ernest George Mann rolled away on his last train journey yesterday afternoon at 14H10. Surrounded by his family and […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Ken Potgieter from Dickie Fritz Shellhole 23 September 2021.
Be it known that Moth Ken Potgieter from Dickie Fritz Shellhole of the East Rand District Dugout answered the Sunset Call on 23 September 2021. Herewith our Sincere Condolences and […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Fred Ford Tim Lukin Shellhole 22 August 2021
Be it known that Moth Fred Ford from Tim Lukin Shellhole of the East Rand District Dugout answered the Sunset Call on 22 August 2021. Herewith our Sincere Condolences and […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Colin Wilmot from Komesho Shellhole 16 September 2021
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Moth Colin Wilmot of Komesho Shellhole answered the sunset call this morning. Colin was our oldest member, also a life […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Gerhard Bourhill of Staaldak Shellhole
It is with great sadness that Staaldak Shellhole must announce that Moth Gerhard Bourhill (19794) answered the Sunset Call in the early hours of 30 August 2021. He lost his […]
Read StorySunset Call: Dennis Swartz of Oasis Shellhole 24-August-2021
It is with regret that we advise the Moth Dennis Swartz answered the sunset call during the early hours of the morning. He happy smiling and bubbly personality will alway […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Peter Colam – Sphinx Shellhole 18 August 2021
Moth Peter Colam, Membership no: 24310 from Sphinx Shellhole in East Rand District Dugout has answered the Sunset Call to Higher Service on 18 August 2021. He was the Adjutant […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Michael Long 12 May 2021 – Crator Shellhole
Michael Long answered the sunset call to higher service on 12 May, 2021 in Life Cosmos Hospital. On Friday, 21 May, 2021, fellow MOTH Members, Friends of the MOTH, family […]
Read StorySunset Call Moth Laubscher Rossouw – 21 February 2021
It is with regret that Cosy Corner advise the sunset call of Moth Laubscher Rossouw on the evening of the 28 February 2021 We will remember him. 1938-01-28 to 2021-02-28
Read StorySunset Call Moth Edith Lawson 30 January 2021
With great sadness, Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform that Mothwa Edith Lawson answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet the Higher Command after a long illness bravely […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Johnny de Villiers of Marshall Smuts Shellhole – 17 Jan 2021
Fellow Moths and Shellhole Friends With great sadness Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform that 23743 Moth Johnny de Villiers has Answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Dave Harris of Monte Sole, 18th January 2021
It is with regret that we advise the Moth Dave Harris, answered the Sunset Call on Monday the 18th January, as a result of the terrible Covid-19 pandemic. He had […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Andy Johnston 13 Jan 2021 – Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing to Higher Service of Moth Andy Johnston, 22926, on Wednesday 13 January 2021. ANDREW LAWRENCE JOHNSTON 1949/04/02 – 2021/01/13 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Harry Bent of Admiral Halifax, 10 Oct 2020
With great sadness we have to inform, that 19258, Moth Harry Bent of Admiral Halifax Shellhole, Sailed Away at 09H00 CAT on Saturday the 10th of October; after a long illness […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Tony Surtees of Moth Savannah Shellhole August 2020
It is with deepest regret that executive of Moth Savannah Shellhole advise that Moth Tony Surtees has answered the Sunset Call. Tony will always be remembered as a very friendly […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Butch Holmes of Rough But Ready 30-July 2020
Stuart “Butch” Holmes, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday night. After returning from living in the UK, he joined Rough But Ready shellhole, Port Sheptstone. Stuart stepped up […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Gerald Meyer of Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole 21 July 2020
Dear Fellow Moths and Friends It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing to higher Service of Moth Gerald Meyer, 200911-195805-0373-19713, on Tuesday 21 July […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Pat Carey of Warrior Shellhole 4 July 2020
Please be advised that Warrior member Moth Pat Carey was called to higher service over the weekend. He was a dedicated Moth and a great friend. We will remember him.
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Charlie Silverwood of Pip-Acc 25 June 2020
Pip-Ack Shellhole regrets to announce that : has been called to Higher Service on 25 June 2020 at the ripe old age of 92. Charlie was Pip-Ack’s last World War […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Bryan Hurn Marshall Smuts Shellhole 24 June 2020
With great sadness Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform, that past Moth, 22427 Bryan Hurn has answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet the Higher Command. A veteran […]
Read StoryVera Lyn dies at the Age of 103
A Sad day for Moths as Vera Lynn passes away. She was well known to Moths who served in World War 2 Dame Vera Lynn, whose song We’ll Meet Again […]
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