Identity
Person No.
12416
Service No.
205853V
Last Name
First Name
Jan H G
Initials
J H G
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,779
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, Baltimore V FW342, left 0110 on armed recce of Genoa-Turin area, believed shot down by Flak S Rapallo 0130
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Coordinates
Notes
Son of Jan and Susanna Johanna Klompje, of Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "13 (R.A.F.) Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
LG Sup 13 November 1945 pg. 5534 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations."
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