Identity
Person No.
2596
Service No.
329082V
Last Name
First Name
Ronald
Initials
R
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
23
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,780
Killed in action
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
Notes
Son of Abel H. Briggs and May Briggs, of Aberdeen, Cape Province, 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 8 June 1945 pg. 2897 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations."
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