Identity
Person No.
40587
Service No.
4289
Last Name
First Name
Robert John
Initials
R J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
22
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, air operations in Trojan #R3244, in Mozambique, north of Cabora Bassa. Shot down by a SAM 7 near Rushinga while searching for Lt Weinmann's plane
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
ref. "Pride of Eagles" - History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920 - 1980 by B. Salt. ref. "Rhodesian Roll of Honour" by P. Geldenhuys (Roll compiled by Dr. J. R. T. Wood). Amendments from "Rhodesian Combined Forces Roll of Honour 1966-1981", by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.
Citation
Earned his BCR for tracking a gang of terrorist 12 Kilometres and accounting for 6 of them. His BCR citation states he showed outstanding qualities of leadership, tactical skills, tracking ability and personal bravery
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project