Identity
Person No.
26869
Service No.
70826
Last Name
First Name
Brian
Initials
B
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
24
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, the Ferry Inn at nearby Horning was struck by a bomb, killing over 20 people
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
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Additional Information
Notes
Son of Sidney and Rosine Van Mentz; nephew of Samuel Mence, of Burghclere, Hampshire. "One of the few" Battle of Britain pilot. Native of South Africa. ***Jewish
Citation
LG 25 October 1940 pg. 6194 - "Flying Officer Van Mentz has been engaged in operations against the enemy since the outbreak of war. He has destroyed six enemy aircraft and probably a further three, two of which were shot down during the period of intensive operations in France. This officer has led his section, and at times his flight, with skill and courage and has shown great determination in pressing home his attacks against large enemy formations."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project