In Memory Of

ANDERSON, NEIL

Service Details
Age:
 21
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 103705V
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 232 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 South African Air Force
Date of Death:
 1942-03-06
Cause of Death:
 Died of injuries, received March 4th in Batavia, Java, as a POW. Ten Hurricanes were ordered to attack Kalidjati airfield on 4/3/42. Anderson was one of 4 detailed to remain as top cover whilst 6 attacked the airfield. Eventually the 4 went down to add to the attack they were themselves attacked by Japanese fighters but pulled out and, as instructed, continued to Andir as their new base. Anderson didn't appear. He was taken prisoner but died in captivity 2 days later
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Column 424.
Cemetery:
 SINGAPORE MEMORIAL
Country:
 Singapore
Additional Information
Son of William and Nellie Anderson, of Hillview, P.O. Brooklyn, Pretoria. Born Johannesburg