Mukumbura Shellhole toptabler’s Gerhard Claassens (Old Bill), Chris Koekemoer (Pay Bill), Gerry Redman (Adjudant) and Eddie Soule (Deputy Old Bill). Photo: Kerry Bird
A milestone 40th birthday celebration was held at Mukumbura Shellhole on October 11.
Mukumbura was founded on October 31, 1985, with committee members Johnny Johnson (Old Bill), Karel van Heerden (Deputy Old Bill), Sjon Bleeker (Pay Bill), Brian Wickens (Adjutant) and Charlie Milner (Sergeant-Major).
Mukumbura Shellhole is a group of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (Moth), men and women who served in the military and police.
At one stage, there were 39 members. Today, there are 10 members with one Moth supporter.
Mukumbura will be hosting the annual Remembrance Day Parade on November 8, where tribute will be paid to the fallen heroes.
The public is welcome to attend this memorial event at 101 Besterecta, Nelson Mandela Drive, Secunda.
For more information, contact Old Bill Gerhard Claassens on 082 327 2530.
Retired captains from the Secunda SAPS, Johan and Joy Smit at the Mukumbura Shellhole 40th celebration. Photo:: Kerry Bird.
Mukumbura Shellhole’s first committee members back in 1985 were Johnny Johnson (Old Bill), Karel van Heerden (Deputy Old Bill), Sjon Blekker (Pay Bill), Brian Wikkens (Adjutant), and Charlie Milner (Sergeant-Major). Photo: Supplied
Mukumbura Shellhole members Chris Koekemoer, Peter Smith, Boet Holmes, Kevin Jones, Stephen Smith, Sharen Wickens, Gerry Redman, Sanette Human, Eddie Soule and Gerhard Claassens. Jonathan Darnburough was absent. Photo: Kerry Bird
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