Name: |
GEERE |
Given Name: |
CARL FREDERICK |
Initials: |
C F |
Service No: |
102995V |
Rank: |
MajorOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Air Force |
Unit: |
19 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1944-10-30Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
27 |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Argus II FS645, crashed into cloud covered mountain near Santa Lucia/Isernia 45 minutes after take-off |
Decorations: |
O B E, D F C |
Citations: |
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" |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Lt.-Col. Petrus Geere and Martha Magdalena Geere, of Krugersdorp, Transvaal, South Africa; husband of Yvonne Reeves Geere, of Krugersdorp. Born Krugersdorp. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2022-07-30
