Name: |
SAVILLE |
Given Name: |
ERIC COWLEY |
Initials: |
E C |
Service No: |
103255V |
Trade: |
Pilot |
Rank: |
MajorOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Air Force |
Unit: |
260 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1943-09-19Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
21 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, Tomahawk IIB AN311, flying low into intense Breda fire |
Decorations: |
D F C and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross (U.S.A.) |
Citations: |
DFC LG Sup 18 Sept 1942 pg. 4061 - "In recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy"; Bar to DFC LG Sup 8 December 1942 pg. 5337 - "One day in October, 1942, this officer led a formation of fighter aircraft on an interception patrol. A number of Messerschmitt 109s was observed and engaged after a short .pursuit. During the combat, Captain Saville destroyed 2 enemy aircraft. Subsequently, he skilfully led his formation to base where, in spite of .difficulties a perfect landing was effected. This officer has invariably displayed outstanding leadership, great courage and devotion to duty. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross he has destroyed at least 3 enemy aircraft."; USA DFC LG Sup 16 June 1944 - "In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war" |
Additional
Information: |
Son of William Cowley and Marjorie Saville, of Richmond, Natal, South Africa. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2022-07-26
