In Memory Of

CAPSTICK-DALE, STANLEY HALL ELPHINSTONE

Service Details
Age:
 22
Date of Birth:
 1921-10-09
Service No:
 328461
Rank:
 Second Lieutenant
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1944-07-24
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Typhoon JP847, spun in whilst with 3 Tactical Exercise Unit
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Plot I/2. Grave 247.
Cemetery:
 OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Oxfordshire
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of Lieut.-Comdr. E. J. (James Ernest) Capstick-Dale, and of (Ellen Marguerit) Marjorie Capstick-Dale; stepson of Mr. D. Stant, of Chingola, Northern Rhodesia. Born Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Educated Marist Bros. College Observatory, Johannesburg. General Botha Cadet Draft 1938-9. Joined the RN at the outbreak of war as a Midshipman and served in HMS Carnarvon Castle and HMS Shropshire. In January 1942 he joined th SAAF as a pupil pilot, receiving his 'wings' in July 1943.