Identity
Person No.
9041
Service No.
2714V
Last Name
First Name
Colin Alexander
Initials
C A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
24
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,779
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, shot down near Randazzo, Sicily by FW190, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk VC #EE785
Military Service
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
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Unit History
Part of
Notes
Son of William J. and Winifred I. Halliday, of Durban, Natal, South Africa. Attended Glenwood High School, Durban
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "1 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
LG Sup 30 June 1942 pg. 2858
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