Service Details
Name:
 JOUBERT
Given Name:
 PIERRE SIMOND
Initials:
 P S
Service No:
 129204
Rank:
 Lieutenant Colonel
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Regiment:
 South African Air Force
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Unit:
 271 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1945-08-16
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Date of Birth:
 1896-11-02
Age:
 48
Cause of Death:
 Died of injuries, seriously injured in lighting a firework to celebrate VJ day, died the following day with a verdict of misadventure
Decorations:
 D S O, A F C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 DSO LG Sup 8 June 1945 pg. 2895 - "Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Simond Joubert, A.F.C. (129204V) This Officer has a fine operational record. He has displayed the highest qualities of skill, courage and leadership and his example has been well reflected in the efficiency of the squadron he commands. Lieutenant Colonel Joubert has taken part in three airborne operations, including the Rhine crossing. In these undertakings his work has been outstanding. In addition to his work in the air against the enemy, Lieutenant Colonel Joubert has rendered yeoman service in the training of other members of the squadron."; AFC LG Sup 1 September 1944 pg. 4076 - "Major Pierre Simond Joubert Air Force Station Germiston. Recommendation by Lt. Col. F.C. Elliot-Wilson. This Officer, who was a Pilot in the last war, has flown a total of approximately 3,600 hours on all types of aircraft. Major Joubert is possessed of a very high degree of flying skill and has been entrusted, and carried out, some of the most important flying duties in connection with Ferrying and Air Transport during this War. Due to his cheerful and convincing manner, his initiative and skill in flying, he has gained the confidence of all whom he has come in contact and has been a very definite inspiration to the younger pilots."; MID LG 30 June 1916 pg. 6565 as Trooper 138- 2nd South African Horse
Additional
Information:
Son of Jan C. and Amalia L. Joubert; husband of Freda H. Joubert, of Springs, Transvaal, South Africa.
Commemoration
Country:
 United Kingdom
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Locality:
 Somerset
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Cemetery:
 BATH (HAYCOMBE) CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Plot 39 Sec. H. Row D. Grave 250.

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