In Memory Of

GEERE, CARL FREDERICK

Service Details
Age:
 27
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 102995V
Rank:
 Major
Unit:
 19 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1944-10-30
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Argus II FS645, crashed into cloud covered mountain near Santa Lucia/Isernia 45 minutes after take-off
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 II. B. 21.
Cemetery:
 CASSINO WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
 O B E, D F C
Citations:
 OBE LG Sup 24 November 1944 pg. 5465 - "In August, 1944, Major Geere was giving dual instruction in an aircraft when it crashed, broke in two and burst into flames. Although injured, Major Geere was able to extricate himself from the wreckage but soon realised that his pupil had not got free. Despite exploding ammunition, and well knowing that the petrol tanks might blow up at any minute this officer re-entered the blazing fuselage, unfastened his companion's harness and took him to safety. In the process, Major Geere sustained burns on the face and arms but his prompt and courageous action saved the pupil's life"; DFC LG Sup 29 December 1944 pg. 5956 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
Son of Lt.-Col. Petrus Geere and Martha Magdalena Geere, of Krugersdorp, Transvaal, South Africa; husband of Yvonne Reeves Geere, of Krugersdorp. Born Krugersdorp.