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Entry: 99636
Subject: SOUTH AFRICAN MIA IN KOREA
Subject: SOUTH AFRICAN MIA IN KOREA
Andries Holtzhausen wrote on July 28, 2020
City and State: PARKLAND FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I am looking for information about a cousin who went missing in Korea. I have this description:
Major Mouton led a three aircraft flight, comprising himself, Lt J.O. Holtzhausen in the No.2 position and Capt van der Merwe in the No.3 position. Their target was a railroad at YE5004, which they attacked from 7500 feet. Visibility over the target was poor, with low cloud and haze. Prior to his attack, Major Mouton noticed that both his No.2 and No.3 were in position, and after the attack he headed for the form up point and called his flight to check in. Only No.3 did so. On calling Lt Holtzhausen again, Major Mouton received a response, to the effect that Lt Holtzhausen was joining an American flight for the return home. However, he failed to arrive with any of the American flights involved in the attack, and was not heard of again. He was declared dead, but I wonder if his Mustang or the wreck has ever been found?
Does anybody today know where YE5004 was?
Keywords: South African Air Force 2 squadron
Entry: 94969
Subject: SEARCHING INFORMATION
Subject: SEARCHING INFORMATION
Hilary Ashcroft wrote on September 17, 2017
City and State: AUCKLAND
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Late Brother, NIELS LUDWIG HANSEN - Searved as a PILOT in the Korean War -1951-53. I would like to hear from anyone who could have any information, that knew or remembers him, his Rank, Squadron etc. he was a young Farmer from Kaffir River, Bloemfontein, also a keen Violinest, his Violin went with him to Korea. I understand he played for the troops ? I was very young at the time and all I remember is - He was a Fighter Pilot ( one of the Volintears ) I have TWO Photos of him, one standing in front of his plane in PILOT gear, a Banner around his neck with - 75 KOREA - SORTIES - KRYGSVLUGTE - and the good old Springbucks on either side ( I think taken on arrival back in South Africa. ) the other is of NIELS with the GROUND STAFFS AIR CREWS of SOUTH AFRICA taken in KOREA.? I have a news paper cutting, The Friend Bloemfontein, ( no date ) an interview with Niels - there were 14 Pupil Pilots presented with their wings at a parade at The NIGEL AIR STATION Niels was third on the course, but received the Highest Grading for Practical Flying. He retired as a Farmer and passed away in 1976-77 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Keywords: Korean War 1951-53
Entry: 89551
Subject: SAAF IN KOREA
Subject: SAAF IN KOREA
Alex Smith wrote on August 23, 2014
City and State: GEORGE
Unit: SAAF
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: In 1964 I met ex pilot Mauritz H O Preller. He wrote a book on his Korean experience Waar Arende Vlieg ( Where Eagles Fly). Is he still alive and how can I contact him?
Keywords: SAAF in Korea
Entry: 84266
Subject: PHOTOS
Subject: PHOTOS
RoseMarie Frost wrote on September 26, 2012
City and State: BOISE ID
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My late husband Mike Frost was a pilot in the SAAF
and flew with the Cheetah Squadron in the Korean War
1950-1953. I am trying to trace any photos available
of Mike or the Squadron at that time.
Keywords: Mike Frost SAAF Cheetah Squadron
Entry: 81987
Subject: MISSING IN ACTION
Subject: MISSING IN ACTION
Mike Barber wrote on February 4, 2012
City and State: AUCKLAND
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My wife a korean war baby, was born shortly before
her father Capt Badenhorst was declared missing in
action while leading a low level recconaissance
mission over the Sinanju Pah to Eongju Road Korea,
the 4 aircaft in the squadron were all mustangs, Capt
Badenhorst was hit by heavy flack and his aircraft
burst into flames then crashed into the village of
Sinanju, unfortunately due to the heavy flack his
compatriots could not confirm if by some chance he
managed to escape the wreck, therefore he has been
declared missing in action by the Foreign Service of
the USA letter dated 15th October 1952, unfortunately
this declaration has meant that the family never had
final closure. Capt Badenhorst received the DFC, The
Air Medal and three Oak leaf clusters from the USA.
Keywords: Captain W.J.J. Badenhorst AFC No2 Flying Cheetahs
squadron
Entry: 80397
Subject: I AM AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS DESIGNING A WAR MEMORIAL IN KOREA
Subject: I AM AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS DESIGNING A WAR MEMORIAL IN KOREA
Erica Williamson wrote on September 16, 2011
City and State: CHEONAN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am a South African national and am currently
completing my masters degree in architecture at a
University in South Korea. I am doing my thesis
design project and want to dedicate this document to
the South African Soldiers who fought in the Korean
War. I will be designing a memorial museum for these
individuals. I am on the lookout for any information
that would help me find a relevant site in South
Korea. Or just anything that would help me gain some
inspiration or insight into the lives of these
people. The Korean war is still a sensitive topic in
this country and I think to bring some awareness to
Koreans and to the world through architecture would
be of benefit to all.
Keywords:
Entry: 72351
Subject: LT.JEAN DE WET 2SQUAD KOREA WAR
Subject: LT.JEAN DE WET 2SQUAD KOREA WAR
Pamela Braak wrote on November 14, 2009
City and State: PRETORIA GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER AS HE DIED IN 1964 WHEN I WAS ONLY 7 YRS OLD AND I HAVE A GREAT INTEREST IN WHAT HE DID IN KOREAN WAR AS HE WAS AWARDED SO MANY MEDALS INCLUDING THE DFC I AM SO PROUD OF HIM AND HIS LOGBOOKS ARE SO INTERESTING HE WAS LT JEAN DE WET OF 2 SQUADRON SAAF I WOULD REALLY APPRECEATE HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO MIGHT REMEMBER HIM THANK YOU SO MUCH
Keywords: malobola sabre
Entry: 70858
Subject: HELLO FROM AMERICA
Subject: HELLO FROM AMERICA
David P. Frizell wrote on July 10, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN ANGELO TX
Unit: 18TH FIGHTER-BOMBER GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: While at K-46, I served as Armament Officer for the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron as a 2nd. Lt., USAF. We moved to K-55 when its construction was completed and soon "stood-down" while the transition was made from F-51 aircraft to F-86's. I then served (as a 1st. Lt.) as supervisor of the Group's consolidated Radar/Gunsight maintenance organization. About a third of my 60 people were from 2 Squadron, South African Air Force. These airmen were among the finest, best trained, most disciplined, and technnically competent with whom I ever had the pleasure to work. My "right hand" was SAAF Flight Sgt. Jock Meyers, to whom I will be eternally grateful.
Keywords: K-46 and K-55
Entry: 67122
Subject: IVAN HOTZHAUSEN
Subject: IVAN HOTZHAUSEN
Kevin Reynolds SR. wrote on September 7, 2008
City and State: WITBANK MH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Ivan was in Korea with SAAF 2 Cheetah Squadron and flew Sabres with my uncle Capt AD (Tony) Lawarenson.
I would very much like to make contact with Ivan
Kevin Reynolds
Keywords: Ivan Holtzhausen
Entry: 65368
Subject: DES WELTHAGEN
Subject: DES WELTHAGEN
Paula Marnitz wrote on April 23, 2008
City and State: CAPE TOWN SA NA
Unit: NA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, a volunteer Armourer in Korea, passed away on 20 March 2008. He was so proud of his service in Korea and equally proud of the South African and American pilots.
He spoke so highly of the US forces. He said they were so kind and shared their warm clothes and their rations with the South Africans.
My Dad was 75 when he died and I miss him. I don't think I told him that he did a great job in Korea when he was only 18 or 19. So I want everyone to know that he was a great man and he was very proud of his achievments in Korea.
Yours
Paula Marnitz
Keywords:
Entry: 61991
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOSEPH ROACH
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOSEPH ROACH
Des Welthagen wrote on August 17, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 2 SQUADRON SAAF
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Would like to get hold of an old friend who served in Korea with me. His name is Joe Roach, he was drafted and was US air force support personel. He was from NY and if still alive must be in his mid seventies.
Keywords: 2 Squadron South African Air Force Korea, K55
Entry: 52358
Subject: KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL FOR POST CONFLICT 1955 TO PRESENT
Subject: KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL FOR POST CONFLICT 1955 TO PRESENT
Christiaan Van der voort wrote on July 30, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: JOHANNESBURG
Unit: SUD AFRIKAN FORCES KOREAN CONFLICT
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: in regardes to many inquires of said korean service medal ... i suggest that there be a coalition of korean veterans world wide formed each with it,s own charter and setting it,s own by -laws ...in an attempt to receive sayd k.s.m medal i wish you well ... i was awarded mine in 1951 .. I MUST HOWEVER MENTION THAT DUE TO MUCH CONTROVERSY SURRONDING the recent shake up in the united nations leadership i would suggest that any interested parties make application in person at united nations headquaters and address the assembly there in person signed christiaan van der voort sud afrika korean war veteran ....
Keywords:
Entry: 45156
Subject:
Subject:
Kelvin Hopkins. wrote on August 11, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: JO,BURG
Unit:
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 37878
Subject: LOOKING FOR VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR
Subject: LOOKING FOR VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR