Identity
Person No.
31816
Service No.
83486357PS
Last Name
First Name
Sean James
Initials
S J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
23
Military Service
Rank
Lieutenant
Regiment
Unit
Secondary Unit
25 Field Squadron
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died of injuries, received 12th September in aircraft accident, near Potchefstroom, in Atlas AM3C Bosbok #925
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Dennis and Anastasia McGuinness (father deceased 07 May 2012). Brother of Alison McGuinness. Born and schooled in Cape Town. Matriculated 1985. Received his wings 1987 from Dunnotar. Transferred to Potchefstroom. Was about to be transferred to Bloemfontein for helicopter training (1 week after his accident) ref. 85 years of SAAF
Citation
DSO LG 31 October 1902 - "S C MacFarlane, Lieutenant, South Australian Contingent. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". MID LG 1 August 1901 with the 6th South Australian Imperial Bushmen - "For exhibiting conspicuous gallantry and fearless leading of their men"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project