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Identity
Person No.
33349
Service No.
72422603PS
Last Name
Turner 29
First Name
Robert Michael
Initials
R M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1966 (±1 yr) 243
Age at Death
25
Military Service
Rank
Major
Regiment
South African Air Force 3,509
Unit
85 Combat Flying School 29
Secondary Unit
"G" Coy.
Death Record
Date of Death
11 April 1991 149
Cause of Death
Killed in aircraft accident 1,519
Killed in aircraft accident, near Pietersburg, in Atlas MB326KM Impala Mk II #1041, suffered engine failure while on final approach to land at AFB Pietersburg. He ejected from the aircraft too late and was struck by trees, killing him instantly
Grave Reference
Alternative Commemoration until grave found 1,598
Location
Country
South Africa 17,413
Locality
Gauteng 9,426
Cemetery
SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA 1,912
Additional Information
Notes

ref. 85 years of SAAF

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

southafricawargraves.org — record #33349