In Memory Of

ING, JOHN

Service Details
Age:
 25
Date of Birth:
 1914-09-23
Service No:
 39987
Rank:
 Flying Officer
Unit:
 150 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 Royal Air Force
Date of Death:
 1940-05-14
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Battle I L4946, took off 1520 from Ecury-sur-Coole to attack bridges and roads in the area around Sedan. Crashed near Douchery (Ardennes) 5 km WSW of Sedan France
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Grave 12.
Cemetery:
 DONCHERY COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Ardennes
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Son of Frederick John and Memor Ing. Educated at Michaelhouse, Balgowan. Born Durban. Educated Glenwood High School, Durban. Joined the RAF in 1936, having first received his pilots certificate at Robert Heights.