Identity
Person No.
31639
Service No.
PX22816
Last Name
First Name
Keith Lynford
Initials
K L
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
22
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, at Du Toit's Kloof. Chopper flew into some high tension cables. All aboard were killed, in the first Alouette 11 that the Air Force lost #1454
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mrs. Martin, of Malvern, Johannesburg
Citation
LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project