Identity
Person No.
3349
Service No.
328461
Last Name
First Name
Stanley Hall Elphinstone
Initials
S H E
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
22
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, Typhoon JP847, spun in whilst with 3 Tactical Exercise Unit
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Country
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Additional Information
Notes
Son of Lieut.-Comdr. E. J. (James Ernest) Capstick-Dale, and of (Ellen Marguerit) Marjorie Capstick-Dale; stepson of Mr. D. Stant, of Chingola, Northern Rhodesia. Born Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Educated Marist Bros. College Observatory, Johannesburg. General Botha Cadet Draft 1938-9. Joined the RN at the outbreak of war as a Midshipman and served in HMS Carnarvon Castle and HMS Shropshire. In January 1942 he joined th SAAF as a pupil pilot, receiving his 'wings' in July 1943.
Citation
Unknown
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project