Service Details
Name:
 MEIRING
Given Name:
 JOHN WILLIAM
Initials:
 J W
Service No:
 203156V
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 South African Air Force
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Unit:
 4 Sqdn.
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Date of Death:
 1944-02-08
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Date of Birth:
 1915-10-14
Age:
 28
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Supermarine Spitfire Mk VC #JK922, shot down by flak attacking MT near Bariscaino
Additional
Information:
Son of Jan Willem and Cornelia Hendrina Meiring, of Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa. Born De Doorns, Cape Province. Educated Worcester High School; Cadet Draft 1931-2. John William Meiring joined the Hall Line as Apprentice in 1933, but later became interested in aviation and was for some time connected with the De Havilland Aircraft Co. In 1938 he obtained his "B" Pilot Licence and Flying Instructor's Certificate. He joined the SAAF on 18 August 1940. Ex-Cadet of the South African Training Ship General Botha. On Worcester War Memorial, Western Cape
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 ANCONA WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 III. J. 6.

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