In Memory Of

CLARKE, HILLARY JOHN ELLIS

Service Details
Age:
 26
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 21685V
Rank:
 Major
Unit:
 5 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1945-05-01
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, shot down by ship's flak, near Grado, in North American P-51 Mk IVA Mustang #KH692
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 I. B. 2.
Cemetery:
 UDINE WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
 D F C
Citations:
 LG Sup 16 March 1945 pg. 1446 - "This officer has completed very many sorties on his second tour of operational duty. During these operations he has taken part in attacks on a variety of targets and has been responsible for putting out of action very many mechanical vehicles, a number of locomotives and many railway wagons; in air combat, Captain Clarke has shot down 3 enemy aircraft. In January, 1945, this officer flew with great distinction in a sortie during which the railway bridge at Roveredo was successfully attacked; a nearby road bridge was also effectively attacked. This officer has displayed great skill, courage and resource and his exceptional work has contributed in good measure to the success of the squadron."
Son of Fred and Madeleine I. Ellis Clarke, of Springs, Transvaal, South Africa.