Service Details
Name:
 WELGEMOED
Given Name:
 FREDERICK
Initials:
 F
Service No:
 P/5843
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 South African Air Force
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Unit:
 4 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1947-04-17
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Age:
 28
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, crashed between Malakal and Khartoum, in Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6501
Decorations:
 D F C and bar
Citations:
 LG Sup 23 February 1943 pg. 930 - "Lieutenant Welgemoed has completed a large number of tactical reconnaissance sorties. Although he has been intercepted by the enemy several times and has once been shot down, his enthusiasm and determination for operational flying are undimmished. This officer has displayed exceptional powers of leadership and courage. His reconnaissance work has proved of great value" Bar to DFC LG Sup 20 March 1945 pg. 1503 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
Additional
Information:
No additional information known at this time
Commemoration
Country:
 Sudan
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Cemetery:
 KHARTOUM WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Coll. grave 5. C. 10.

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