Service Details
Name:
 HALSE
Given Name:
 ALAN EDWARD
Initials:
 A E
Service No:
 103157V
Rank:
 Major
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Regiment:
 South African Air Force
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Unit:
 24 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1943-11-28
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Age:
 24
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Martin B-26 Marauder Mk II #118191, flew into mountain descending in cloud
Decorations:
 D F C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 DFC LG Sup 3 March 1944 pg. 1061 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations". MID LG Sup 1 January 1943 pg. 41
Additional
Information:
Son of Cecil Frederick and Nancy Halse, of Sterkstroom, Cape Province, South Africa. Born "Carnarvon Estate", District Sterkstroom, Cape Province. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown
Commemoration
Country:
 Tunisia
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Cemetery:
 MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 18. B. 8.

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