Moths honour fallen soldiers
Founded in 1955, the Dickie Fritz Shellhole was named after two Jeppe High School staff members Dickie Dashwood and Fritz von Linsingen.
Members of the Memorable Order of the Tin Hats (Moths), veterans and community members gathered at Dickie Fritz Shellhole to commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers.
Held on November 5, the day included a fête, parade and wreath-laying ceremony.
The annual parade is held to commemorate the SA soldiers who died in the World War II battle of Sidi Rezegh in addition to the lives of SA servicemen who died during the war.
The North African battle took place in 1941 and formed part of the Allies’ Operation Crusader.
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South African, British and other Commonwealth troops fought against German and Italian forces.
Founded in 1955, the Dickie Fritz Shellhole was named after two Jeppe High School staff members Dickie Dashwood and Fritz von Linsingen.
The pair died while fighting in North Africa during World War II.
Like many shellholes nationally, the Dickie Fritz adopted a particular battle, specifically Sidi Rezegh, to commemorate each year.
Numerous members of the Moths, Rhodesian veterans, the Memorable Order of the Tin Hats Women’s Association (MOTHWA) as well as the First Harmelia Gardens Air Scout Group attended the parade
They were led by the South African Irish Regiment Pipes and Drums.
