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Identity
Person No.
24492
Service No.
543190V
Last Name
First Name
Chesney Brian
Initials
C B
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
20
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,780
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, in Mustang III #KH609
Military Service
Branch
Air Force
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Unit
Unknown
Defence Force
UDF 24,809
Union Defence Force
Location
Locality
Unknown
Grave Reference
Notes

Son of Bernard V. and Hester S. Susskind, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Entered Milner House in January 1939. Soon after leaving Plumtree in December 1942, he joined the S.A.A.F., and he did remarkably well during his period of training. School Record : Passed Cambridge School Certificate examination with four credits in 1942; House Prefect, 1942; corporal in Cadets Corps; Marksman and Shooting VII, 1941-42; Rugger :1st XV, 1941-42 (Colours); School Swimming team, 1939; Captain of Water Polo team, 1942; School Tennis team, 1942 ; Hockey 1st XI, 1942; Cricket 2nd XI; Dramatic Society. On Plumtree School Roll of Honour. ***Possibly Jewish

Research notes


5 Sep 2026: Unit "260 (R.A.F.) Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.

Citations

LG Sup 14 June 1945 pg. 3030

LG Sup 14 June 1945 pg. 3030 p.3030
LG Sup 14 June 1945 pg. 3030 p.3030
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