Identity
Person No.
21703
Old ROH no.
34834
Service No.
47856V
Last Name
First Name
John Victor
Initials
J V
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, crashed after attack on tank near Corletto, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX #MJ926
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
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Notes
Son of John and May Rochford, of Durban, Natal, South Africa; husband of Ray Rochford. Chartered Accountant. Attended Glenwood High School, Durban. Commemorated on parents' cremation plaque in Durban (Stellawood) Crematorium
Research notes
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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