Service Details
Name:
 HUNTER
Given Name:
 DOUGLAS MUNRO ANDERSON
Initials:
 D M A
Service No:
 22211V
Rank:
 Lieutenant
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Regiment:
 South African Air Force
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Unit:
 6 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1944-07-21
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Age:
 25
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Hurricane II LD167, crashed into sea after attacking a Schooner. Was seen in water, but without dinghy. When another pilot tried to throw him a dinghy unsuccessfully, he was lost sight of
Decorations:
 D F C
Citations:
 LG Sup 25 January 1946 pg. 654 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations."
Additional
Information:
Son of George A. and Florence M. McC. Hunter, of Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa. His brother also died on service
Commemoration
Country:
 Malta
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Cemetery:
 MALTA MEMORIAL
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Grave Reference:
 Panel 17, Column 1.

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