Identity
Person No.
6125
Service No.
777663
Last Name
First Name
Cornelious Johannes
Initials
C J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Unknown
Age at Death
Unknown
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Kiled in action, Stirling W7629, on raid to Duisberg, crashed on the Baaler Bruch, 6 km, SSW of Goch
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
RAF Number: Enlistments in Rhodesia
Citation
LG Sup 15 May 1942 pg. 2122 - "One night in April, 1942, this airman was the rear gunner of an aircraft which attacked Hamburg. On the return journey his aircraft was engaged by an enemy fighter. Sergeant du Preez was seriously wounded in the neck, the wound being some 6 inches long and so deep that the jugular vein was exposed. Gallantly remaining at his post, this airman continued to use his guns, repelling subsequent attacks until he was rendered unconscious by a bullet which grazed his scalp. Throughout, Sergeant du Preez displayed great devotion to duty and, although so seriously injured, he contributed, materially to the safe return of his aircraft."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project