Name: |
KAUFMANN |
Given Name: |
GRAHAM HARFOLD |
Initials: |
G H |
Service No: |
242136V |
Trade: |
Pilot |
Rank: |
CaptainOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Air Force |
Unit: |
182 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1944-07-18Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
25 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, Typhoon Ib MN762, seen shot down in flames, during armed recce |
Decorations: |
D F C, Mentioned in Despatches |
Citations: |
DFC LG Sup 9 July 1943 pg. 3095 - "Over a period of 15 months Captain Kaufman has displayed continuous gallantry in the Western Desert and has to his credit at least three enemy aircraft destroyed. As a flight commander he has led the squadron most successfully. By his untiring efforts to fly at all times this officer’s gallant conduct has set an excellent example, while his courage and fine fighting spirit have been of the highest order."; MID LG 1 January 1943 pg. 42 |
Additional
Information: |
Son of John Ernest and Florence Ruby Kaufmann, of King William's Town, Cape Province, South Africa. Born Kokstad, Cape Province. The 182nd Squadron, a fighter-bomber squadron of the 2nd Tactical Air Force, was equipped with Hawker Typhoon |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2021-03-18
