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
Son of the late Mr. F. J. Ing. Educated at Michaelhouse, Balgowan. Joined the RAF in 1936, having first received his pilots certificate at Robert Heights. Attended Glenwood High School, Durban