Identity
Person No.
4145
Service No.
103385V
Last Name
First Name
Johannes Christian
Initials
J C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Unknown
Age at Death
Unknown
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,780
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, shot down by flak on close support mission, in North American P-51 Mk III Mustang #KH713
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Locality
Unknown
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Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "5 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
LG Sup 20 July 1945 pg. 3786 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations."
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