Son of Lt.-Col. Petrus Geere and Martha Magdalena Geere, of Krugersdorp, Transvaal, South Africa; husband of Yvonne Reeves Geere, of Krugersdorp. Born Krugersdorp.
5 Sep 2026: Unit "19 (R.A.F.) Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
OBE LG Sup 24 November 1944 pg. 5465 - "In August, 1944, Major Geere was giving dual instruction in an aircraft when it crashed, broke in two and burst into flames. Although injured, Major Geere was able to extricate himself from the wreckage but soon realised that his pupil had not got free. Despite exploding ammunition, and well knowing that the petrol tanks might blow up at any minute this officer re-entered the blazing fuselage, unfastened his companion's harness and took him to safety. In the process, Major Geere sustained burns on the face and arms but his prompt and courageous action saved the pupil's life"; DFC LG Sup 29 December 1944 pg. 5956 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
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