In Memory Of
HIRST, ROBERT CECIL
Service Details
Age:
24
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
103518
Rank:
Lieutenant
Regiment:
South African Air Force
Date of Death:
1947-04-17
Cause of Death:
Died in Aircraft Accident, crashed between Malakal and Khartoum, in Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Mk V #6501
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Coll. grave 5. C. 10.
Cemetery:
KHARTOUM WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Sudan
Additional Information
Decorations:
D F C
Citations:
LG Sup 23 January 1945 pg. 527 - "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"
Son of Harold Charles and Nelly Hirst, of 26 Kelvin Place, Durban North, Natal, South Africa. Born Natal.
