In Memory Of
ADAMS, EDWARD CHARLES
Service Details
Age:
22
Date of Birth:
1917-09-24
Service No:
48018
Rank:
Air Sergeant
Unit:
11 Sqdn.
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1940-09-12
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, Fairey Battle Mk I #911, shot down by CR. 32s. There were 4 Fairey Battles which were conducting a bombing attack on the Italian Air Force at Sciasciamanna Airfield
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
2. B. 4.
Cemetery:
ADDIS ABABA WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Ethiopia
Additional Information
Son of Mr. M. F. and Margaret Adams, of "Killiney", Waterbury Road, Plumstead, Cape Town. Born Newlands, Cape Town. A salesman. He was unmarried.
