In Memory Of

RAWLINGS, LIONEL WILLIAM

Service Details
Age:
17
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Air Apprentice
Unit:
68 Air School
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1954-09-19
Cause of Death:
Died in Shooting Incident, from a bullet wound to the head, at Voortrekkerhoogte Military Hospital. He was injured when a home-made firearm was dropped and a shot went off, injuring him.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Reportedly buried in a Johannesburg Cemetery.
Cemetery:
JOHANNESBURG AREA CEMETERY ?
Localitly:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Born Transvaal. Resided at 68 Air School, Voortrekkerhoogte. He was un-married. DGS #007751294 Page 248