In Memory Of

HIRST, ROBERT CECIL

Service Details
Age:
 24
Date of Birth:
 1922-07-15
Service No:
 103518
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1947-04-17
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6501, crashed between Malakal and Khartoum
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Coll. grave 5. C. 10.
Cemetery:
 KHARTOUM WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Sudan
Additional Information
Decorations:
 D F C
Citations:
 LG Sup 23 January 1945 pg. 527 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
Son of Harold Charles and Nelly Hirst, of 26 Kelvin Place, Durban North, Natal, South Africa. Born Durban. Served with 5 Squadron in North Africa. Served with 250 squadron (RAF) in Italy. Commemorated on Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club, Battey Beach, Durban WWII Memorial