Died in Aircraft Accident, when the starboard wing broke off the aircraft (Avro 504K #H9699) in which he was a passenger, and crashed near Irene. He was killed together with the pilot Capt A van der Byl
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