Son of Jan Willem and Cornelia Hendrina Meiring, of Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa. Born De Doorns, Cape Province, 14 October 1915; ed. Worcester High School; Cadet Draft 1931-2. John William Meiring joined the Hall Line as Apprentice in 1933, but later became interested in aviation and was for some time connected with the De Havilland Aircraft Co. In 1938 he obtained his "B" Pilot Licence and Flying Instructor's Certificate. He joined the SAAF on 18 August 1940. Ex-Cadet of the South African Training Ship General Botha. On Worcester War Memorial, Western Cape
5 Sep 2026: Unit "4 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
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