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 all, was a retired SA Navy WO1 and a loyal and dedicated Moth. Phil was a member of Red Barn/Tots, Snoekie and finally Battledress Shellholes. […]

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 REMEMBER HIM  

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 Shellhole Welfare NCO, Moth Jimmy Gill, Moth George quietly passed over to the other side. A Life Member at Marshal Smuts, George originally joined the […]

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 Deepest Sympathy to the Family, Friends and Dickie Fritz Shellhole. Rest in Peace Ken, We will forever remember you!! He shall not grow old as we […]

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 Deepest Sympathy to the Family, Friends and Shellhole Members of Moth Fred. Rest in Peace Fred, We will forever remember you!! He shall not grow […]

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 member of the Shellhole where he served for about 25 years. He was a real gentleman and a man you could count on.  We will […]

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 battle against cancer. Moth Bourhill joined the MOTH on 01 November 1991.  He will be sorely missed by all. GERHARD BOURHILL 11-10-1961 to 30-08-2021 WE […]

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 be rememberd. He was also a resident at Moth Cottesloe Homes and liked by all. We Will  Remember Him  

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 for his Shellhole. Herewith our Deepest Sympathy and Sincere Condolences to his Family, Friends and Shellhole. He Shall not grow old As we who are […]

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 friends and gathered under the famous “parade tree” at Witbank Sound Memory Cottages to participate in an open-air service and pay their final respects as […]

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

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 borne. A born and bred Rhodesian, Edith served as a Mothwa for more than fifty years until the travelling to Cape Town to attend meetings […]

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 […]