Legacy Conversations - Simon Campbell-Young - SADF 1 Parachute Bn - Ops Firewood
Вставка
- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Simon Campbell-Young, a Craven Week rugby player, tells us about his time at Infantry School and then 1 Parachute Battalion, an elite unit, circa1986 to 1987, as a national serviceman. He then became a platoon sergeant in the operational area. Ops Firewood took place on 31 October 1987. Elements of 101 Battalion supported by members of 2 & 5 Recce together with D Company, 1 Parachute Battalion, attacked SWAPO/PLAN positions at Nindango in Southern Angola. A murderous fight followed in which the SADF lost 15 men & 67 wounded. Simon's platoon was also there and he had the sad duty to pick up the deceased paratroopers. If you have questions for Simon, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes.
Alternative Channel
odysee.com/@Le...
Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com
Website - www.legacy-conversations.org
Legacy on Telegram - t.me/legacycon...
Book Links for Print on Demand inside South Africa:
burbleonline.c...
burbleonline.c...
burbleonline.c...
burbleonline.c...
burbleonline.c...
burbleonline.c...
To Advertise on Legacy
drive.google.c...
Links:
Sponsor: www.georgemjames.com
Website: www.legacy-con...
It is remarkable to me the level of (a) training that national servicemen received from the SADF and (b) more impressively, the level of professionalism and commitment that they demonstrated in their duties, bearing in mind that by the very nature of the system of national service, most of those participating are not there voluntarily. Well done to you Simon, and all of your serving comrades. Respect. And massive respect to the NSM that fell for the country.
So great that these men's service to the Nation won't be forgotten!
The quintessential paratrooper NCO. A marvellous account of the national service experience performed by a soldier with the right stuff. Your father was a wise man. Captain Chris Schullenberg was awarded the Rhodesian Grand Cross of Valour and the only other recipient was Major Brian Wilson SAS. Brave men, as are you. Being transported on a Buffel for 300km of bundu bashing must have been physical and mental torture. Many thanka for your story, wonderfully recountered.
Thank you Simon. I was born in Scotland and very much consider myself a South African as well as a Scotsman. I was there right in the thick of the action with my Delta brothers at Operation Firewood. Nico Olivier was my corporal and I remember him saluting our Luitenant Wiese just before it all went crazy. Four of my platoon were taken that day including corporal Olivier. I remember so clearly all the extra details you have mentioned and so much more. Remember all my parabat brothers each and every day.
@Eweb Smith, you are welcome to tell the story here, these men must not be forgotten, Koos
Airborne...All the way!!
I came across this video by accident. I spent two years at Infantry School - 1984/85. Second year as instructor at Bravo Company. His reference to Colie van Zyl (CSM) is so spot on and brings back very fond memories. Never regretted one day of those two years, Oudtshoorn made men out of boys!
@Pieter Muller - Kom vertel ons, Koos
Amazing stories, the pride shows still in his face, thanks for helping in the repatriation of the fallen Bats from D company, 2 of the young guys were from my year at pinetown boys high , Respect all Bats
You are correct; RIP Hughes Norbert De Rose and Raymond Mark Light. Apart from being close friends they were exemplary pupils at Pinetown Boys' - Ex Alto Vincimus.
Thanks Simon it was a great story. Loved the Golf Coy part and then the whole bush experience thing. It was great to see how the army operated when the sharp point was in war and the guys guys at the sharp end needed to be supplied. Firewood was a very interesting operation and a lot of faults was made but also the enemy evolved and became more dangerous and better trained late in 1987 which also caused a lot of our problems on the day.
I Salute you my Friend. Chris Snyman
Thanks Simon, you have a remarkable memory and I enjoyed your great story!
Well done boykie ! Thanks for assisting the D boys
Its interesting to hear the different experiences of the Bat companies during their stints. During the early 80's D Coy operated the whole year in Angola and was part of Mispel,
Carnation,Protea and Daisy. Like you we had the time of our lives that changed us forever
😭🎖️😭🦇🦅🎖️😭 💪🏻
Great session, tough experiences, and yes, the army was only Afrikaans! You are a proud man and I wish you well
Not so. We were all South Africans.
Tempe the home of 1 Parachute BN, was actually a Military suburb:
1 Specail Service BN just down the road, then 1 SAI BN (MECH) (where I was for a while) and Pantser Skool a bit further away, and OFS Command.
So sad that no one today even talks about it, the kids aren't interested, and there are no more heroes.
A time that took up 2 + years (4 for me) of your life, went through basics hell, and no one gives a damm anymore.
The "grensvegters" are forgotten.
@Ian Hinrichse Drummer - We care, come and tell us your story, it is time for us to speak up, Koos
@@ianhinrichsendrummer2113 yea you handed over the country mos
Thank you Simon, great story. I remember how surprised we were at the quality of the FAPLA rations which we were happy to take for ourselves. Salute.
Loved this thanks Simon, we'll done..
Die weermag is tweetaalig. Verlede jaar het ons Engels gepraat.
😂😂😂
Net in selfverdediging...
Nice talk. It revive good memories of familiar places and of my days in Ongiva and Ionde in 1983. This was before your time. Your guys did very good. Thank you.
Many thanks for the share Simon, and your service
I never would have believed someone would talk about 55 Sai Battalion again.. Nepara 160 km west of Rhundu ..I was deployed there mainly as Transport officer [for most of 1988] .. When the mirage went down and the pilot was spread out over a km ..his boots were found so far from his helmet... I played host to the puma that arrived that evening to search for him... just a quiet group of blackned faced ..young professional paratroopers sitting in the back while I took the pilot to talk to the Commandant Van Heerden over a a coffee. ..like it was yesterday. yes I visited Omaoni often to check on the status of the vehicles. those guys were mortored a bit but lived quite well in some freedom. There were three outer bases omaoni was just one ..the fox bases I think were not used by my time there. I recall going to sleep in a tent the first night and after those summer rains our boots were carried out the tent by the water ..haha ..those Nepara days. Thanks for reminding me. You must remember the Commandant..and his tough wife with him there!!
Really awesome account of event there Simon! was a really good watch! much respect!
Nice one Young you where a real yster..
Great memories Simon, ops Pynapple did take place,I was a kpl with Bravo company
Thank you Simon. I watched from start to finish. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!
Damn mr you still look fresh and full of life!RESPECT to you the gift of being forever young
Thanks Mate, best regards to you sir
Thanks for inspiring talk and stay safe
Thank you Simon. What a riveting and informative narration.
Thank you Simon fantastic details and recall from Theo Echo 82/84 1 Bn
HI Simon, I did a stint in 87 in Oshakati and Ondangs it was indeed a crazy time.
Thank you Simon
Fantastic memories Simon , thank you for sharing with us !!
Paratroopers never die, they only fade away... 🎖️🦇🎖️
Airborne...All the way!!
Tell me about it .......
74/75 B Company 1 Bin.. all good at 70.. nz
New to this channel...Simon has such a positive energy which I suspect is severely lacking in today's ranks.
Hi Seamus - welcome here! Are you one of the famous McGuigan Clan?
@@vossierebel only me here in SA as far as I know
Thank you Simon for a very interesting story. Really enjoyed it
Nice to hear stories about our seniors... you gave us lekker "vasbyt".....F coy 87/88.
Great chat Simon, thanks for sharing your experiences.
n Parabaat wat lekker praat ! Ankie julle!
Excellent real life story
Great story Simon thx
I love the troepie level stories
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s
Lima Fox was a base at the village known as Ekokofi, probably eighteen kilos south of Chandler road/white road from Rundu to Eenhana.
From Jeppe , Simon ,glad u mentioned yr great school KES . Did you know that the only SADF member to earn 2 Honorus Crux medals is a KES oldboy (Airforce)
Thank you, was not aware. Appreciate the comments
There were two to earn 2 HC
Don’t forget Trevor “Porky” Wright ex Jeppe.
Hi Chris, do you perhaps know who the KES old boy was ?
Salute / Saluut.
Hi Simon,great story 👍.I was in the army between Jan87 to Dec 88.Did basics at 26 Sappers in Bethlehem,and went to Berede in Potch,their after.Did you have any involvement in Cuito Carnivale?
Reason for my question.We were guarding a fuel depot in Huambo mid Angola March 88.And it was told on the radio.That we were 30km from Luanda,and told to turn back?
Hi mate, Cuito was before my time
Salute
That was really enjoyable to listen to! As an ex SADF dienspligtige it brings back memories.
Simon, what position did you play on the rugby field ?
Thank you. A centre.
Rugby, God and war.
Lekker geluister. Jy is n yster
SADF "rugby God war" true but then Hurry and wait.
Lots of skiet en beweeg