Identity
Person No.
32429
Service No.
P1/35870
Last Name
First Name
Laurence Walter
Initials
L W
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
30
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, in North American F-51 Mustang #353. Lt L.W. Parsonson was briefed to lead "A" Flight on an interdiction mission against a railroad yard at YC4394. En route his No.4 reported that he had engine problems, so Lt Parsonson ordered him to return to base, escorted by the No.3 aircraft. He then requested permission for his two remaining aircraft to join another flight, led by Major Lyon, who were en route to the same target. This was granted. All six aircraft attacked their primary target with bombs, and proceeded to their secondary target north east of Kumsong. This they attacked with rockets and machine guns. Lt Parsonson, flying in the No.5 position, reported that he had been hit, and was instructed to fly south. However, before he could reach friendly lines he reported that his aircraft was on fire and shortly after that he crashed. The flight searched the area for his parachute or any sign of life without success
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Bertha Parsonson, of Seymour, Cape Province. Husband of Ambrosia Merle Parsonson, of Bloemfontein. ref. 85 years of SAAF
Citation
LG Sup 3 March 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and determination"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project