Identity
Person No.
33129
Service No.
05544929E
Last Name
First Name
Johann
Initials
J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
26
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in air crash. SAS President Steyn was in Luanda on a courtesy call while on a return trip from France for the acceptance of the submarine SAS Emily Hobhouse. The onboard Westland Wasp (#83) helicopter had just undergone a main rotor change and crashed while on a test flight to Luanda Airport
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mrs. L. J. Stork. ref. 85 years of SAAF
Citation
DFC LG 15 February 1946 pg. 962 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"; MID LG Sup 1 January 1946 pg. 129
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project