In Memory Of
GAYNOR, JOHN HENRY
Service Details
Age:
27
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
205579V
Rank:
Major
Unit:
2 Sqdn.
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1944-03-03
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, hit HT cables during ground attack mission near Carsoli, in Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX #MJ290
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
XXII. G. 8.
Cemetery:
BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
D F C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
DFC LG Sup 23 April 1943 pg. 1856 - "This officer is a fearless and resourceful fighter. He has led the squadron on many occasions, setting a most inspiring example. Captain Gaynor has destroyed at least four enemy aircraft, two of them on his first operational flight" MID LG Sup 1 January 1945 pg. 104
Son of John G. and Christianna M. Gaynor, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
