Identity
Person No.
33270
Service No.
5200206
Last Name
First Name
James Frank
Initials
J F
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, XF684 Provost T1, during night circuits and landings at Ouston Northumberland XF684 was climbing away. It was struck from behind by XF903 which was carrying out an overshoot. Both aircraft crashed and caught fire killing both crew
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Of Cape Town, South Africa
Citation
LG Sup 17 April 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage on several occasions in getting his men and mules through heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example to his men throughout under the most difficult circumstances."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project