Service Details
Name:
 ING
Given Name:
 JOHN
Initials:
 J
Service No:
 39987
Trade:
 Pilot
Rank:
 Flying Officer
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Regiment:
 Royal Air Force
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Unit:
 150 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1940-05-14
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Date of Birth:
 1914-09-23
Age:
 25
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Battle I L4946, took off 1520 from Ecury-sur-Coole to attack bridges and roads in the area around Sedan. Crashed near Douchery (Ardennes) 5 km WSW of Sedan France
Additional
Information:
Son of Frederick John and Memor Ing. Born Durban. Educated Glenwood High School, Durban. Educated at Michaelhouse, Balgowan. Joined the RAF in 1936, having first received his pilots certificate at Robert Heights.
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Ardennes
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Cemetery:
 DONCHERY COMMUNAL CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Grave 12.

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