In Memory Of

SHAWE, GUILLAME NEL

Service Details
Age:
 43
Date of Birth:
 1922-12-25
Service No:
 1220466
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 17 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1966-01-08
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Alouette III #56, crashed 2 miles east of Boane, near Lourenco Marques, Mozambique, while busy with rescue operations at the Umbeluzi Pumping Station. They were lifting inflatable rubber boats used in rescue work when the load began swinging wildly and struck the tailrotor. 2 Mozambique Army Corporals and a Sergeant were also killed
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Cremated - Panel 02
Cemetery:
 SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Husband of Mrs. A. W. Shawe.