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Identity
Person No.
11604
Service No.
129204
Last Name
Joubert 116
First Name
Pierre Simond
Initials
P S
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
48
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
ACC 1,584
Accident
Cause of Death
Died of injuries, seriously injured in lighting a firework to celebrate VJ day, died the following day with a verdict of misadventure
Military Service
Branch
Air Force
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit
Unknown
Defence Force
UDF 24,809
Union Defence Force
Awards
Distinguished Service Order
United Kingdom
DSO LG Sup 8 June 1945 pg. 2895 - "Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Simond Joubert, A.F.C. (129204V) This Officer has a fine operational record. He
Air Force Cross
United Kingdom
uadron."; AFC LG Sup 1 September 1944 pg. 4076 - "Major Pierre Simond Joubert Air Force Station Germiston. Recommendation by Lt. Col. F.C. E
United Kingdom
pilots."; MID LG 30 June 1916 pg. 6565 as Trooper 138- 2nd South African Horse | 5 Sep 2026: Unit "271 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regime
Notes

Son of Jan C. and Amalia L. Joubert; husband of Freda H. Joubert, of Springs, Transvaal, South Africa.

Research notes


5 Sep 2026: Unit "271 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.

Citations

DSO LG Sup 8 June 1945 pg. 2895 - "Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Simond Joubert, A.F.C. (129204V) This Officer has a fine operational record. He has displayed the highest qualities of skill, courage and leadership and his example has been well reflected in the efficiency of the squadron he commands. Lieutenant Colonel Joubert has taken part in three airborne operations, including the Rhine crossing. In these undertakings his work has been outstanding. In addition to his work in the air against the enemy, Lieutenant Colonel Joubert has rendered yeoman service in the training of other members of the squadron."; AFC LG Sup 1 September 1944 pg. 4076 - "Major Pierre Simond Joubert Air Force Station Germiston. Recommendation by Lt. Col. F.C. Elliot-Wilson. This Officer, who was a Pilot in the last war, has flown a total of approximately 3,600 hours on all types of aircraft. Major Joubert is possessed of a very high degree of flying skill and has been entrusted, and carried out, some of the most important flying duties in connection with Ferrying and Air Transport during this War. Due to his cheerful and convincing manner, his initiative and skill in flying, he has gained the confidence of all whom he has come in contact and has been a very definite inspiration to the younger pilots."; MID LG 30 June 1916 pg. 6565 as Trooper 138- 2nd South African Horse

LG Sup 8 June 1945 pg. 2895 p.2895
LG Sup 8 June 1945 pg. 2895 p.2895
LG Sup 1 September 1944 pg. 4076 p.4076
LG Sup 1 September 1944 pg. 4076 p.4076
LG 30 June 1916 pg. 6565 p.6565
LG 30 June 1916 pg. 6565 p.6565
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