In Memory Of
HALSE, ALAN EDWARD
Service Details
Age:
24
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
103157V
Rank:
Major
Unit:
24 Sqdn.
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1943-11-28
Cause of Death:
Died in Aircraft Accident, Martin B-26 Marauder Mk II #118191, flew into mountain descending in cloud
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
18. B. 8.
Cemetery:
MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Tunisia
Additional Information
Decorations:
D F C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
DFC LG Sup 3 March 1944 pg. 1061 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations". MID LG Sup 1 January 1943 pg. 41
Son of Cecil Frederick and Nancy Halse, of Sterkstroom, Cape Province, South Africa. Born "Carnarvon Estate", District Sterkstroom, Cape Province. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown
