Identity
Person No.
12628
Service No.
328642
Last Name
First Name
Hermanns Johannes
Initials
H J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
26
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
AA 1,737
Aircraft accident
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, crashed between Malakal and Khartoum, in Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6501
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
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Notes
Son of Cornelius Alewyn Johannes Kritzinger and Maria Elizabeth Catharina Kritzinger (nee Steyn)
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "1 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
LG Sup 12 June 1945 pg. 3083 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
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