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 the Higher Command. Moth Johnny who joined the Order during January 2019, was an active member of the Shellhole and will be missed by all […]

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 been in hospital for a while and was really battling and in a lot of pain. This true Moth and Parabat veteran from A Coy […]

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  

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 bravely borne. A stalwart of the second generation, Moth Bent joined the Order at Admiral Halifax Shellhole during 1953 (67 years ago). He also served […]

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 and happy person who cared for others. He was He spent many years on Moth Mutual Aid assisting those who were in need. Our condolences […]

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 to the plate & was the Provincial Pay Bill for SKZN Prov Dugout.  He filled this position with true dedication & helped many shellholes in […]

    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 2020. Our sincere condolences to his relatives and his “family” at Robertson House. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM  

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.

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 II veteran. Moth Silverwood was inducted at PipAck Shellhole on 1 September 1985.  He served in the SA Air Force. The Shellhole extends its condolences […]

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 of the Malayan- and Suez campaigns where he served as Fighter Pilot for the RAF, Bryan also held the distinction of piloting a plane that […]

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 became an anthem of hope and resilience during the second world war, has died aged 103. Her family said they were “deeply saddened to announce […]

With great sadness Cape Western Provincial Dugout has to announce the passing to Higher Service of 19597 Moth Trevor Floyd (VRM, PMM, MMM) on Thursday the 11th of June 2020. Sincere condolences are extended to his widow Moth Daphne Floyd, family, friends and other comrades who served with him. Moth Floyd joined the Order at […]

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing to higher Service of 19318 Sunset Call(75 years old) yesterday evening 2nd June 2020. Moth Vic joined the MOTH on 01/07/2006 and would have been celebrating his 76th birthday this month. We often used to see Vic at the parades with his good friend Moth […]

  It is with a deep sense of sadness that we wish to advise that the past Old Bill of Flame Lily Shellhole, Lofty Cawthorne, answered the Sunset Call on Wednesday 27 May 2020 after a long illness. Lofty was a true MOTH and he will be sorely missed by his family, MOTHS, friends and […]

It is with regret that Battledress Shellhole was advised of the passing to Higher Service of Battledress Life Member and WW II Veteran Moth George P. van Willingh on 09 March. Well-liked and respected, George became a Moth on 01 September 1989, qualifying as a Life Member on 16 November 2016. Battledress Moths extend their condolences to […]

Lionel was born in Mt.Fletcher 11/12/23. DOD 10/03/2020He joined the army in 1942 and saw service in Egypt and Italy with technical service corps. In September 1945 Lionel became a Moth at Fray-Bent-Us while he had a trading station in Mt.Fletcher. On moving to Matatiele Lionel found Fray-Bent-Us without a permanent home. From 1976 Lionel & two fellow Moths […]

Be it known to all, that Moth Peter Pavlov from Tim Lukin Shellhole have answered the Sunset Call. He shall not grow old as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary him, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember him. Our […]

It is with great sadness that I announce the Moth JOHANNES “BILL” KRUGER of Dickie Fritz Shellhole, passed away in the early hours of Friday the 28th February. Old Bill – Leon Apicella We Will Remember Him.

It is with great sadness that NC District Dugout has to inform you that Moth John Barclay answered the Sunset Call. John was a loyal member of the MOTH for many years. He was a very well-known citizen in Kimberley and very loved. He will be greatly missed. We will remember him. The Executive of […]

It is with great sadness that we have to advise that Moth Bruce Cromethy from Tim Lukin Shellhole have answered the sunset call on 14 January 2020. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM  

It is with regret that we report the Sunset Call of Moth Leon Maartens from Gondar Shellhole on 26ᵗʰ December 2019. ( His 76ᵗʰ birthday would’ve been on 27ᵗʰ December ). We paid our last tribute to him on 08ᵗʰ January 2020. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM  

Sadly we have a Fellow Moth that answered the sunset call. Moth Bob Makin passed to higher service on the night of 05 January 2020 in his sleep at the age of 90. Bob had both brain cancer and a brain tumour. He did his military service with the Royal Engineers He leaves his wife […]

Minefield Shellhole sadly reports that MOTH Nigel Berry (ID 5902225196189) answered the Sunset call in the early hours of Wednesday morning (18/12/2019) from a massive heart attack. This was a great shock to us all as Nigel appeared healthy with no symptoms or signs of ill health. We gave him a full Moth Memorial Service […]

SUNSET CALL: MOTH CECIL JOHN RITSON OF TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE 25/3/1922—6/12/2019 It is with great regret that we advise that Moth Cecil John Ritson answered the sunset call on the 6th Dec 2019. Cecil was a member of the shellhole for many years. Due to failing ill health he did not regularly attend meetings but was always adament that […]

It is with regret that Dickie Fritz Shellhole advises that Moth Richard “Dick” John Latilla answered the Sunset call late evening on the 31st December 2019. We Will Remember Him. Funeral arrangements to be advised as soon as available.

Moth General Headquarters, the National Executive and Eastern Cape Provincial Dugout regret to announce the passing to Higher Service of Moth James Stoffberg on 21st December 2019. Moth Stoffberg joined the Order at the now-defunct Four Square Shellhole in Port Elizabeth in April 1977 – he being one of the original “Border Boys” – and […]

It is with much regret that we have to inform you of the passing to Higher Service of 21308 Moth Stewart Tweedie of Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole on Sat 7th December 2019. Moth Stewart Blake Tweedie was a WWII Veteran who enlisted for active service in July 1940.  After qualifying as a Vickers M. G. […]

Pip-Ack Shellhole regrets to announce the passing to Higher Service of 23765  Moth Patrick “Paddy” Case MMM JCD (26/06/1953 – 26/11/2019). A former OC of 44 Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Paddy was a respected soldier and valuable member of Pip-Ack Shellhole. We will remember him!  

It is with much regret that we have to inform you of the passing to Higher Service of 19581 Moth Anthony van Reenen of Red Barn / ToTS Shellhole on Sat 30th Nov 2019 after an illness bravely borne. He was a dedicated member of our Shellhole who unfortunately has been wheel-chair bound for a […]

Sad news to report. MOTH Dave Pierson, Initiation date 01/07/2006 answered the sunset call on 10/11/2019. His wife has asked for a Memorial Service at COTTESLOE on Friday 15 November 2019 at 1130 to include the MOTH Service. Padre Quinton Smith will officiate. We Will Remember Him

It is with regret we advise the death of Moth Bic Stuart who passed away in his sleep this morning. Moth Bic was an excellent Moth and enjoyed his bowls. Till recently had played in every Moth National Compition.  Moth Bic celebrated his 100th birthday in October this year. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM  

It is with regret the Moth Savannah Shellhole advise that Moth Gary Anderson has passed away on  the 12th August 2019 after a long illness. He will be missed by his fellow Moths.  Our Condolences to all his family and friends. We will remember him Gary’s funereal will be held at: Fourways Memorial Park at 10h00 […]

It is with regret we advise that Moth Tony Mathews of Tim Lukin answered the sunset call after battling with cancer. Funeral details as follows:      St Maryvale Catholic Church      10 St Mary’s Rd,      Bagleyston,      Johannesburg Date and Time : 2pm, Friday 9th August, 2019 WE WILL REMEMBER HIM      

It is with deep regrets and sadness that TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE  advise that Moth Dennis “” The Menace”” Westbrook answered the sunset call in the early hours of Monday morning 15th July 2019. Dennis will be missed by all the Moths and friends who knew him. Sincere condolences to the family and friends of […]