Killed in action, during an air attack by own planes near Alomate, Ethiopia. The planes strafed the column despite the deployment of identifying strips to indicate friendly forces
Son of Frank and Mary L. Phillpott, of Durban, Natal, South Africa; husband of Lesley V. Phillpott. Born in Durban. Educated at Hilton College. A Hotel Manager at the Howick Falls Hotel, Howick.