From the General Botha Old Boys Association Muster List

After Bothie apprenticed to Clan Line.

Ex – S.A. Navy. Deceased 28/08/1990 Reported in “Old Salts” 1947/48.

Was in charge (Lieutenant) of the occupation party of the H.M.S.A.S. ‘Transvaal’ on Marion Island. Reported in “Both watches” 1953:

Lieutenant-Commander in S.A. Navy. Reported in “Both Watches” 1968:

Commander in S.A. Navy.