Legacy Conversations - 7 Medical Bn Gp - Spes Ops Medic Bruce Fidler HC Memorial Episode
Bruce Fidler was a Spes Ops Medic at 7 Medical Bn Gp when captured in Angola by the enemy in September 1985. He was tortured and executed after refusing to reveal the presence of his nearby unit besides other operational knowledge that he had. As such he was posthumously awarded the Honoris Crux medal for bravery. We speak to his friend, Spes Ops Medic Wayne Hollow, and Bruce's sister, Debbie, about the man, the soldier, and coping with military death. This is the first 7 Med Bn Group video. If you have questions, leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
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Duval Mouton does not claim to be a Special Forces member but he is the son of an SAP Colonel and read all the George M James books. Here he talks to Koos Kotzé about the GMJ books and what he learned from them.
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Born in Kimberley in the Northern Cape in May 1948, Arnè (Angel) Söderlund was educated at Christian Brothers College in Kimberley where he matriculated in 1965. He joined the SA Navy (Permanent Force) as a seaman in early 1966 and in April of the same year was selected for officer training and commissioned in 1970. He served until 2006 and played a major role in the navy. His lists of achievements are long and distinguished.
In this episode, he tells us about the SA Navy strike craft operations focussing on Ops Kerslig that took place on 30 November 1981. That is the Special Forces raid against an oil refinery that went wrong when explosives detonated early, killing one operator and injuring two others. He also answers a few questions from the previous episodes. A fascinating conversation with a man that really knows his subject. If you have questions for the Admiral, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
Links:
Help the SAS Assegai (Daphne Submarine) - https://navalheritagetrust.co.za/
Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com
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Brigadier General Cornelius Jansen Bornman speaks to us about his distinguished career in the South African Army. He started in 1965 in the Army Gymnasium. Sixteen years were in command positions - the last as Commanding General – Special Forces Brigade (1995-1999). He also completed various staff courses which are rated higher than an MBA by me.
In this episode, the first of many, he gives us a brief overview of his career starting at the Army Gymnasium before discussing the art of Generalship. He talks of the Malayan Principles as well as the best historical Generals, in his opinion. Indeed, a fascinating conversation with a senior officer. If you have questions for the General please leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
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Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDGpbVIsqE
This episode focuses on Mindset 4: -FREEDOM THROUGH TIME
Kevin Johnson, ex32 Battalion, speaks to us about entrepreneurship. If you found value from this conversation please consider making a donation to the 32 Bn Veterans Association - the link is below and mark any donations as "legacy" to keep track. Thank you.
After leaving the army he did well in business. Today he is settled in London, UK, and part of SMA Digital, a software company that specialises in helping entrepreneurs gain more quality clients. In this episode, we go through some fun exercises to set up the correct mindset needed to be successful. There will be more episodes as well as extra bonus live episodes where you can ask questions and get answers right away. A fascinating conversation from which you can only benefit. If you have questions for Kevin, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
Links:
8 Ways to Measure Your Personal and Entrepreneurial Freedom
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YC50OYNk1pOZV6cTmop5rGA9vPwQXE5-/view?usp=sharing Ways to Measure Your Personal and Entrepreneurial Freedom
Download the Freedom through Time PDF at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/14pttHd_CeNAVdQLAXRQ9BV1459zy-Rs6/view?usp=sharing
Kevin’s LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohnson-revenueaccelerator
32 Bn Veterans Association
PayPal: deposit32va@gmail.com (legacy)
Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com
Website - www.legacy-conversations.org
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George M James is a modern military author of more than 50 books with a strong South African flavour. In this book, Code Name Mel's Choice, he writes about an operation to destabilise Zimbabwe by covertly flying in arms drops to rebels. It is done without aircover or rescue forces.
Links:
Available at –
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX6OUZD
or https://www.georgemjames.com/fiction
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Ons praat met Kolonel (ex-RSM) Sakkie Marais, 1 Valskerm Bataljon. Hy is 'n man wat geen bekendstelling nodig het nie. Almal weet van Sakkie Marais, die legende van die SAW. Hy praat oor sy 28 jaar in die SAW. Ons praat ook oor sy loopbaan na die weermag en vele meer. Moenie die episode mis nie. Ek dink dis een van die bestes nog. Teken in asb om ingelig te word van nuwe episodes. Merk die klokkie vir outomatiese opdatering. Dankie.
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George M James – www.georgemjames.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qFjzWHNrcI
Major Pierre Lundberg speaks to us about Ops Drosdy, probably one of the greatest 4 Recce operations. Major Lundberg had a distinguished career as a paratrooper pathfinder before becoming a 4 Recce Operator specialising in seaborn operations. This video is used with permission from
Reinhardt Hartzenberg (KZN Government Archives). If you have questions for our guest, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
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LINK TO KZN Archives
https://www.kznarchives.gov.za/catalog?search_type=simple&search_field=advanced&transliteration_status=false&commit=Search&f[organization_id_is][]=237&type_of_field_selector_single=keywords&keywords[]=32+Battalion+Omauni+Reunion&title_text[]=&resource_description[]=&indexes[]=&transcript[]=&supplemental_file[]=&collection_title[]=&op[]=&type_of_search[]=simple&type_of_field_selector[]=simple
Koos Book Links for Print on Demand inside South Africa:
https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2969/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-1-college-days
https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2970/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-2-the-mean-streets
https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2971/oath-of-evil-the-war-on-protestantism
https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2944/code-name-butterfly
https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2943/code-name-wrangler
https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2942/code-name-angelique
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxkwAfJ9aOg
This episode focusses on: MINDSET 2:FREEDOM THROUGH HEALTH
Links:
8 Ways to Measure Your Personal and Entrepreneurial Freedom
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YC50OYNk1pOZV6cTmop5rGA9vPwQXE5-/view?usp=sharing
Download the Freedom through Health PDF at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5bBh_j6Xgt11ynvv6qaNRRyukfwytUq/view?usp=sharing
Kevin Johnson, ex32 Battalion, speaks to us about entrepreneurship. If you found value from this conversation please consider making a donation to the 32 Bn Veterans Association - the link is below and mark any donations as "legacy" to keep track. Thank you.
After leaving the army he did well in business. Today he is settled in London, UK, and part of SMA Digital, a software company that specialises in helping entrepreneurs gain more quality clients. In this episode, we go through some fun exercises to set up the correct mindset needed to be successful. There will be more episodes as well as extra bonus live episodes where you can ask questions and get answers right away. A fascinating conversation from which you can only benefit. If you have questions for Kevin, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
Kevin’s LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohnson-revenueaccelerator
32 Bn Veterans Association
PayPal: deposit32va@gmail.com (legacy)
Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com
Website - www.legacy-conversations.org
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyB6APMsnTQ
Ons praat met Korporaal Anton Larkins, een trotste soldaat. Hy was in 3 SAI en ook ‘n PTI, iets wat met rede gevreesd was. In hierdie video vertel hy ons van sy tyd in die SAW en soveel meer. Vandag dra hy baie by tot veterane dmv sy SAW videos wat wyd bekend is - sien die link hieronder. Sy boodskap is een van hoop. Dit was 'n plesier om met hom te ontmoet. Subcribe en kliek die klokkie om op hoogte te bly.
Links:
Anton se Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9PZdRHCN8LyPdjhXj6kJw
Sponsor: www.georgemjames.com
Website: www.legacy-conversations.org
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW6673bS12w