Name: |
VAN MENTZ |
Given Name: |
BRIAN |
Initials: |
B |
Service No: |
70826 |
Rank: |
Flight LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Air Force |
Unit: |
222 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1941-04-26Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
24 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, the Ferry Inn at nearby Horning was struck by a bomb, killing over 20 people |
Decorations: |
D F C |
Citations: |
LG 25 October 1940 pg. 6194 - "Flying Officer Van Mentz has been engaged in operations against the enemy since the outbreak of war. He has destroyed six enemy aircraft and probably a further three, two of which were shot down during the period of intensive operations in France. This officer has led his section, and at times his flight, with skill and courage and has shown great determination in pressing home his attacks against large enemy formations." |
Additional Information: |
Son of Sidney and Rosine Van Mentz; nephew of Samuel Mence, of Burghclere, Hampshire. "One of the few" Battle of Britain pilot. Native of South Africa. ***Jewish |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2020-12-20