Identity
Person No.
31730
Service No.
PX50440
Last Name
First Name
Peter
Initials
P
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
42
Military Service
Rank
Captain
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Military Aircraft Accident, Harvard #7719 crashed at Potcefstroom Airfield while attempting a low level roll. Left wing struck the ground
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Mrs. R. H. Maxwell, of Dunnottar
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