Identity
Person No.
14276
Service No.
102184
Last Name
First Name
William John Alexander
Initials
W J A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
25
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,778
Killed in action
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Notes
Son of Donald Mowat and Eunice Olive May Mackay, of Durban, Natal, South Africa. Born Park Rynie, Natal. A clerk. Previously served as Flt. Lieut., R.A.F.
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "240 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
LG Sup 21 December 1945 pg. 6207
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