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Table 1: Cape Peninsula Defence Rifle Association Commando: Kalk Bay -
Muizenberg

Name Rank Attestation date
Harrison, A. Sergt. 9. 3. 17
Barber, G. A. Corpl. 12. 3. 17
Clampitt, W. J. L/Cpl. 10. 3. 17
Piers, Jas. L/Cpl. 10. 3. 17

Arderne, E. A. Pte. 10. 3. 17
Barham, C. E. “ 9. 3. 17
Baron, W. R. “ 15. 3. 17
Behr, D. “ 12. 3. 17
Botes, C. E. “ 12. 3. 17
Bresler, J. “ 13. 3. 17
Cooper, E. “ 9. 3. 17
Emden, N. “ 13. 3. 17
Hooton, W. “ 13. 3. 17
Hendrickse, J. “ 14. 3. 17
Lawrence, H. G. “ 9. 3. 17
Nortier, J. U. “ 9. 3. 17
Noaks, H. B. “ 10. 3. 17
Nash, F. U. J. “ 12. 3. 17
Napier, N. “ 12. 3. 17
Smith, D. “ 9. 3. 17
Sparks, R. F. “ 10. 3. 17
Walker, R. L. U. “ 14. 3. 17
Wisenberg, B. “ 15. 3. 17

Source: SA National Department of Defence, Documentation Centre, Pretoria.

warships operating in the south Atlantic. So, the capturing of the Windhuk station would be
regarded as “a great and Imperial service.” (L’Ange, 1991: 9). The Union cabinet agreed on

10 August to send an expedition to GSWA. On 4 September SA forces under Brig.-General
H. T. Lukin crossed the Orange River and started the invasion. With Lukin was local

Muizenberg resident, Sir Abe Bailey, who was Deputy Assistant Quarter-Master General
during the campaign. (Fig. 1.13).