Identity
Person No.
5835
Service No.
542419V
Last Name
First Name
William John
Initials
W J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
AA 1,734
Aircraft accident
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, Martin B-26 Marauder Mk III #HD569, swung on take-off, hit other aircraft, blew up Jesi
Military Service
Location
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Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
Notes
Son of William George and Ada Esther Dodd, of Queenstown, Cape Province, South Africa. Born London, England. A student
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "30 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
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