Identity
Person No.
5412
Service No.
328497V
Last Name
First Name
Douglas John
Initials
D J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,779
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, caught fire in dive, crashed Cupra Maritima, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX #MJ692
Military Service
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Country
Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
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Notes
Son of Michael and Madeline A. de Villiers, of Umtentweni, Natal, South Africa.
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "4 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
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