Person Information
[Benecke, M.A., L-Cpl]
Details of the Person
Person
Number		 73 *
Surname Benecke  (1) Initals M.A. Views 1428
Date 1987-09-06 (1) Date of Birth 1967-12-15 Corps ARMY
Year 1987 (161) Place Sector 20
Full Names Melvin Ashley Military
Number		 83249417BG Death Age 19 (19)
Cause Enemy Action Detail Contact
Cemetery Alicedale Grave A2
War BORDER SWA/Namibia Border War
Unit 44Path (2)
44 Pathfinders Company
Rank
Lance Corporal
Rank L-Cpl (1030)
Description Lance Corporal
Address Corporal
Awards

Awards Unknown

I have no information on what awards (if any) this person received.

Please email any information you have on the awards of this person to John Dovey (john@justdone.co.za)

Dedications
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Dedication

Lead the way my friend. You always did. Untill we meet again. Your wings will always shine.
Dedicated
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Carlo Gerber gothee@hermanus.co.za 2001-05-30 14:00:14 Gravatar Image
Dedication

1 Parachute Battalion - Code of Honour

  • I am a proud and fully pledged member of this Parachute Battalion.
  • I am a member of a unit which is second to none in the world.
  • I promise to serve my country and my nation at all times with pride and loyalty.
  • I promise to wear the insignia of my unit with pride and distinction and to conduct myself at all times as is required of a paratrooper.
  • During battle I am first and foremost a paratrooper and promise to behave as such even if the enemy by far outnumber us.
  • I pledge the highest sacrafice to my country should it be expected of me.
  • I believe in myself, I believe in my unit, I believe in my country, and above all, I believe in God.
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Johan Kruys mwkruys@mweb.co.za 2003-09-18 15:00:51 Gravatar Image
Dedication

Paratrooper's Prayer

Heavenly Father, King of the world I know that all things are in your hands, whatever happens to me.

As a paratrooper I am prepared to suffer hardship. I am ready to endure danger and unrest, pain and hurt. I am willing to be hungry end thirsty. I am prepared to face the enemy fearlessly.

Lord I am weak. I cannot depend on my own strength. I do not want to trust in my own abilities.

Lord my God, Let me trust in you alone. Give me courage and strength, and, above all, faith to do my work fearlessly! always.

AMEN

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Johan Kruys mwkruys@mweb.co.za 2003-09-18 15:02:07 Gravatar Image
Stories
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Story

Always remembered as a friendly and quite person.

Sad day that he left us,so could not help but remmember him and been on my mind for years,as I was injured 6 weeks later.

Stephen Janse Van Rensburg(paratroopersky@hotmail.com)
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Stephen Janse Van Rensburg paratroopersky@hotmail.com 2001-06-28 23:49:44 Gravatar Image
Story

Recall that Mark walked into a ambush and was hit in the head,while operating with fellow Pathfinders.

Know that he comes from Humansdorp,around a 100 km outside of Port Elizabeth.
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Stephen Janse van Rensburg Stephen _jvr@yahoo.com 2009-01-18 12:51:03 Gravatar Image
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I just want to say that the person number 73 was Melvin Benecke and NOT Mark as mentioned in one story and that Melvin was from a small town in the Eastern Cape called ALICEDALE and NOT Humansdorp.

Malvin matriculated at the Brandwag Highschool in Uitenhage. He was a true soldier and a warrior and will always be remembered.
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Nico tomahawkirq@yahoo.com 2010-09-10 14:57:36 Gravatar Image
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MA Beneke
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Person Number Name
73 [Benecke, M.A., L-Cpl]
320 [De Rose, H.N., Rfn]
444 [Ewels, W.V., Rfn]
816 [Light, R.M., L-Cpl]
1085 [Olivier, N.S., Cpl]
1278 [Schuurman, J.M., Rfn]
1498 [Van Rooyen, D.W., Rfn]
1 Parabat 1987
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Person Number Name
73 [Benecke, M.A., L-Cpl]
320 [De Rose, H.N., Rfn]
444 [Ewels, W.V., Rfn]
816 [Light, R.M., L-Cpl]
1085 [Olivier, N.S., Cpl]
1278 [Schuurman, J.M., Rfn]
1498 [Van Rooyen, D.W., Rfn]
Fort Klapperkop Memorial - Wall of Remembrance
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Person Number Name
73 [Benecke, M.A., L-Cpl]
310 [De Klerk, M.M., L-Cpl]
392 [Du Toit, C.J., Cpl]
409 [Duvenhage, T.A., Cpl]
449 [Fernando, A., Cpl]
583 [Henriksen, K., Cpl]
642 [Joao, E., L-Cpl]
651 [Jonker, A., Cpl]
816 [Light, R.M., L-Cpl]
878 [Mananza, J.R., L-Cpl]
935 [McGregor, M.W.W., Cpl]
955 [Meyer, G.C., L-Cpl]
1073 [Nyamhunga, M.L., Cpl]
1085 [Olivier, N.S., Cpl]
1093 [Oosthuizen, H.A., L-Cpl]
1226 [Roman, S.L., L-Cpl]
1282 [Scott, R.A., L-Cpl]
1283 [Sebata, O.M., Cpl]
1332 [Sokola, B., Cpl]
1360 [Strauss, A.J., Cpl]
1365 [Strydom, H.L., Cpl]
1400 [Tchipango, W., L-Cpl]
1470 [Van Heerden, J.C., Cpl]
1481 [Van Loggerenberg, M.P., Cpl]
1589 [Venter, W.J.G., Cpl]
1606 [Viljoen, M., Cpl]
1615 [Vocolo, J., L-Cpl]
1685 [Zaayman, J.B., Cpl]

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