Service Details
Name:
LE MESURIER
Given Name:
GERALD JOHN
Initials:
G J
Service No:
102636
Trade:
Pilot
Rank:
Major
Other Casualties of this Rank
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Other Casualties from this Regiment
Unit:
1 Sqdn.
Other Casualties from this Unit
Date of Death:
1943-07-08
Other Casualties on this Date
Age:
29
Cause of Death:
Died in Aircraft Accident, air crash, mid-air collision in Master III W8453 while practicing dive-bombing on the Hilmarton Bombing Range, with Flight Lieutenant Lewis
Decorations:
D F C
Citations:
LG 23 April 1943 pg. 1855 - "This officer completed much operational flying in the Western Desert, displaying fine leadership and great courage throughout. On one occasion when 14 Stukas were shot down without loss to the Squadron, Major le Mesurier, flew with great distinction. His skilful leadership contributed materially to the success achieved. This officer has destroyed one enemy aircraft and probably destroyed several others."
Additional
Information:
Son of the Revd. Canon Thomas G. le Mesurier and Annalie le Mesurier; husband of Phyllis D. M. le Mesurier, of Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. A South African Ace he had 3 Destroyed / 1 Probably Destroyed / 1 Damaged. Remembered on Diocesan College Roll of Honour. He attended Diocesan College 1922-32.
Commemoration
Country:
United Kingdom
Other Casualties commemorated in United Kingdom
Locality:
Surrey
Other Casualties commemorated in Surrey
Cemetery:
BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Other Casualties commemorated in this Cemetery
Grave Reference:
1. J. 3.

Information to contribute? Noticed an error or wish to Request a Photo ~ Click here ~

This information was last verified for accuracy: 2018-01-25
 
 

Send us an email...

  • I wish to
     Contribute some information
     Report a problem
     Request this image

Sending your message. Please wait...

Thanks for sending your message! We'll get back to you shortly.

There was a problem sending your message. Please try again.

Please complete all the fields in the form before sending.