Identity
Person No.
18549
Service No.
102091V
Last Name
First Name
Adrian
Initials
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
Cause of Death
Killed in action, shot down, direct hit on tail section, in Martin B-26 Marauder Mk II #FB478
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
Notes
Son of Adriaan and Johanna Nelson, of Krugersdorp, Transvaal, South Africa.
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "24 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
LG Sup 6 October 1942 pg. 4342 - "For gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
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