In Memory Of
HUNTER, DOUGLAS MUNRO ANDERSON
Service Details
Age:
25
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
22211V
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
6 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1944-07-21
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, Hurricane II LD167, crashed into sea after attacking a Schooner. Was seen in water, but without dinghy. When another pilot tried to throw him a dinghy unsuccessfully, he was lost sight of
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 17, Column 1.
Cemetery:
MALTA MEMORIAL
Country:
Malta
Additional Information
Decorations:
D F C
Citations:
LG Sup 25 January 1946 pg. 654 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations."
Son of George A. and Florence M. McC. Hunter, of Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa. His brother also died on service
