Gregory Nicholas 'MadDog' McEwan
served in the South African Army
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Military Service from 1984-01 to 1985-12
SERVICE HISTORY
1984-01 joined Special Force HQ as Recruit
Called up to Swartkoppark VTH for SF Pre-Selection
1984-02 joined 3 South African Infantry Battalion C Coy 3rd Platoon with rank of Rfn
Was sent to 3 SAI in Potchefstroom after failing SF Selection. Completed Basic Training at 3SAI then was recruited by the RSM to complete Driver and Regimental Police Courses as preparation for being sent to the Operational Area to look after POW's
1984-05 joined Sector 10 HQ KG Hokke as RP with rank of Rfn
Spent 18 months at the 'KG Hokke' (POW Interrogation Centre} at Oshakati under Lt. H.C. 'Chris' Nel. We operated 4 x Casspir MPV's in support of Koevoet and 101Bn Romeo Mike Teams providing intel and support in various operations. Our team call sign was Charlie November, and our teams consisted entirely of turned terrs. Sadly our Casspirs were later transferred to COMOPS.