SA Roll of Honour: View Person Information [Burger, J.J., WO1] (179)

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179

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J.J.

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Joseph Johannes

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65943037PE

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38 (38)

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Rank	WO1 (38)
Description	Warrant Officer 1st Class
Address	Sergeant Major, RSM etc depending on the position held

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A Soldier's Final Inspection The Soldier stood and faced God Which must always come to pass He hoped his shoes were shining Just as bright as his brass. "Step forward you Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" The Soldier squared his shoulders and said "No, Lord, I guess I ain't Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint. I've had to work on Sundays And at times my talk was tough, And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep. Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just to steep, And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear, And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here. They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand, I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand." There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod As the Soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, you Soldier, You've borne your burden well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell." In proud thanksgiving Let us remember our elder brethren. They shall grow not old As we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.
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Jeff & Family	jeffburger@ymail.com	2011-12-08 13:36:06

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I wonder if you could help me. We are searching for details on my father in Law. He died during the Angola War - his name is on the honours list, but we do not have any details on him at all - person no 179. All the details we have for him are: Force no - 65943037PE, Name - Joseph Johannes Burger. We do know that a got a Honouris Medal. My husband cannot remember him at all. His parents were divorced and his mother never talks about his father at all. Please could you perhaps find out any information on him. Your help would be greatly appreciated Yours sincerely Helen Burger
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Helen Burger	helen.burger@ntlworld.com	2001-09-10 09:18:02

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Dad, we miss you! Anyone with any info please let us know.
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Jeff	jeffburger@ymail.com	2008-09-22 14:46:01

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WO2 JJ Burger was my CSM during National Service during 1975 at 2 SAI Bn Gp in Walvis Bay. He was very involved in Ops Savannah - there is quite a bit of reference to him in books on the war at that time.
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B G Kirby	slaapstad@hotmail.com	2010-08-09 21:15:36

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I want to thank everyone that helped us: Jeff Schur Hans Fouche Koos Moorcroft Rowley Medlin (9F) R.I.P
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Jeff Burger	jeffburger@ymail.com	2011-12-08 13:15:25

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And Mr Kirby Thank You.
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Jeff Burger	jeffburger@ymail.com	2011-12-08 13:25:51

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Yes, I remember Sgt Major Burger from 1975 at 2 SAI. I was fresh out of infantary school posted to 2 SAI as platoon weapons instructor. SM Burger was my CSM. Can remember him as being a wonderful person to us instructors, can also remember taking his young children to the movies in Walvis. Me and another Lance Corp. whose surname I can remember- Mike ?
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Jimmy de Scande	jimmy.descande@gmail.com	2012-10-03 03:22:12

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Person Number	Name
162	[Britz, R.N., 2Lt]
179	[Burger, J.J., WO1]
201	[Castle, P.J., Lt]
247	[Conradie, J.L., WO1]
319	[De Man, A.P., Sgt]
399	[Du Toit, J.H., Lt]
464	[Forster, F.J., CO]
539	[Grundling, L.G., Maj]
803	[Lengner, P.M., 2Lt]
1097	[Opperman, A.L., 2Lt]
1370	[Strydom, S.R., CO]
1465	[Van Ellewee, A.J., Capt]
35679	[de Wit, A.J.C., Col]

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